Buck Fawn vs. Doe... Heres A Way To Try To Tell The Difference
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RE: Buck Fawn vs. Doe... Heres A Way To Try To Tell The Difference
I just went back and looked at a bunch of '06 trail cam photos.
I may not be shooting any of this year's deer. I honestly thought I would be, though (doe fawns). Thinking about this, logically.....if I could tell it was a doe, positively....why wait 'til she's out of spots?
I'm going to have to do some serious scouting, now. I need to see some young deer heads, and gain a comfort level. I might go up a tree in the morning.
I may not be shooting any of this year's deer. I honestly thought I would be, though (doe fawns). Thinking about this, logically.....if I could tell it was a doe, positively....why wait 'til she's out of spots?
I'm going to have to do some serious scouting, now. I need to see some young deer heads, and gain a comfort level. I might go up a tree in the morning.
#12
RE: Buck Fawn vs. Doe... Heres A Way To Try To Tell The Difference
ORIGINAL: HuntingBry
This will be my 19th season bowhunting so I'm by no means a rookie and I've seen and watched my share of deer. 9 times out of 10 it is easy to tell the difference, but there is always that 10th time.
This will be my 19th season bowhunting so I'm by no means a rookie and I've seen and watched my share of deer. 9 times out of 10 it is easy to tell the difference, but there is always that 10th time.
Easiest way to tell is to look at the shape of the face. A button buck will have a short face and a round head.
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RE: Buck Fawn vs. Doe... Heres A Way To Try To Tell The Difference
I agree with both HuntingGry and Rob/PA, it is easier to tell bowhunting (or really at closer ranges), but there are still times where it is difficult.
But my problems have been at lone deer while rifle hunting, having to make a quick shot at dusk, etc. You may be asking well then don't shoot. That would be fine with me except that we have been trying to thin out the doe herd, forcing us to be proactive in shooting does. In the future if I have any doubt I just won't shoot.
#17
RE: Buck Fawn vs. Doe... Heres A Way To Try To Tell The Difference
How many future bucks are you saving if you pass on a button buck and then turn around and shoot a mature doe?
I'm more concerned about the possibility of additional, future does. If I take her out, this year......I KNOW there's at least one more mouth not contending for food in my woods after I take her. If I didn't have a surplus of does.....I wouldn't be targeting her and her fellow does.
This mentality ('future bucks')seems VERY,.......VERY "old school".
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RE: Buck Fawn vs. Doe... Heres A Way To Try To Tell The Difference
DougE,
My friend you are obviously not a QDMA disciple.
I would much prefer to kill any doe than a button buck.
You are correct about one thing. If I continue to kill a lot of does there will be less deer on my property and less sightings, but my chances of seeing a big buck should go up (over time).
GMMAT, that mentality was very prevalent until about 10-15 years ago (and was the one I was taught growing up). If your deer population is low or has not been restored (which is not the case in almost any part of the country, but was common in the 1960-1970s), then I would follow that philosophy.
My friend you are obviously not a QDMA disciple.
I would much prefer to kill any doe than a button buck.
You are correct about one thing. If I continue to kill a lot of does there will be less deer on my property and less sightings, but my chances of seeing a big buck should go up (over time).
GMMAT, that mentality was very prevalent until about 10-15 years ago (and was the one I was taught growing up). If your deer population is low or has not been restored (which is not the case in almost any part of the country, but was common in the 1960-1970s), then I would follow that philosophy.