re: Whats the boards opinion of doe cutoff dates.

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dont see what it matters for deer to all be dropping fawns at the same time

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Ill try and explain this so its understandable. I had 2 10 pts on camera in August. One was almost finished growing out while the other was barely at his G2. Biologist will tell you that the one that was in the early stages of growth was likely a late born fawn. He was also the last to shed his velvet. Did one shed his previous years in Feb and the other shed his in May? Did one get an advantage over spring growth vegetation while the other was trying to grow antlers with late summer vegetation?

I don't know the answers to this all but it goes with the line of thinking that you need to shoot the does that in November still have last years yearling tagging along.

Im not saying one is right or wrong because Im nowhere near an expert but its something to consider.