I saw a doe that had a broken leg last year, probably a car. I saw what appeared to be the same doe last night with two yearlings in toe.
I do have an antlerless tag.
2007-10-22 15:05:48 · 9 answers · asked by Canadianbrainiac 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Well I think it is the same doe. but I was wondering wether or not I should make that a target of choice or , well if I see her in my crosshairs?
2007-10-22 16:08:06 · update #1
My brother did that once, put a crippled doe down. We skinned her out and almost barfed. The whole right shoulder was almost gangrene. Probably hit by a car, and I'm sure she would've died eventually. We burned the whole thing. Ack.
I've been following a doe and each set of fawns she has for about three years now. She's got a limp and a certain streak of darker brown in her hair so I know it's her. She seems to be doing fine, so I let her go. She is a sight to watch though, hobbling around like that.
2007-10-22 19:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethical questions of this nature are a very personal matter. By this late in the fall the two yearlings with the doe should be old enough (especially if they've lost their spots) to make it on their own. If the injured deer does not appear to be suffering, and seems to be healthy it would be fine to let her go. If she is showing signs that the injury is making it difficult for her to carry out normal daily activities then I personally feel that harvesting her would be the ethical and humane thing to do.
2007-10-22 23:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by brddg1974 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would take an injured deer no matter what, if the animal was suffering and would take a while to pass. It sounds like the doe has done fairly well being 3 legged.
2007-10-22 22:34:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baby deer stay with their mom for about a year, so with her fawns most likely being born this past May or June I would say no. Usually managing the deer herd would require shooting her but as long as she is still moving around and caring for her young you should wait until next year.
2007-10-23 07:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by Reagan '12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is NO law that says you have to, but I have taken an injured Doe or Cull Buck many times in my years of hunting.
It's more of an obligation as a good hunter than a responsibility.....If there are 2 yearlings involved you have to make a judgement call, and decide what you think is best. No one will hold it against you if you pass......
2007-10-22 22:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I know its not impressive for your first deer to be injured already but It's just going to suffer the rest of its life if you dont kill it
2007-10-23 08:24:28 · answer #6 · answered by awdedaws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all venison and tastes the same so you are good to go
2007-10-25 01:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by anthony b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did, a spike which had been hit by a car.
2007-10-22 22:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by Gray Wanderer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would.
2007-10-22 23:32:52 · answer #9 · answered by tackelberry88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋