fishingtiger
Senior Member
I was hunting Saturday afternoon and had a big doe and probably 6 month old fawn come out. They were pretty much attached at the hip. I saw this same couple the day before and intentionally passed on them.
Well, more does ended up joining them and i wanted to take a doe but didnt want to shoot the mother (call me whatever you want for being a softy on this).
With all the does in the plot I unintentionally ended up shooting the mother. The yearling then stuck around all evening and was calling for the mother and I will have to say that it bothered me a bit.
I was hoping it would be fine by itself but I heard a pack of coyotes come in overnight and I am guessing they got the fawn.
How long do fawns usually stay with their mother? Is it mainly for protection? Do any others pass on shots in this situation?
Well, more does ended up joining them and i wanted to take a doe but didnt want to shoot the mother (call me whatever you want for being a softy on this).
With all the does in the plot I unintentionally ended up shooting the mother. The yearling then stuck around all evening and was calling for the mother and I will have to say that it bothered me a bit.
I was hoping it would be fine by itself but I heard a pack of coyotes come in overnight and I am guessing they got the fawn.
How long do fawns usually stay with their mother? Is it mainly for protection? Do any others pass on shots in this situation?