Whitetail does will often bed their fawns in tall grass while they venture elsewhere to forage for food. Never pick one up thinking you are doing it a favor. (Photo courtesy of Brian Metz)
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Fawn in a Field–Happy ending encounter begins with separation, maternal instincts lead doe to fawn
Anyone who has ever stumbled across a perfectly healthy whitetail fawn bedded down in the wild — and had sense enough walk away and leave the animal undisturbed — is sure to appreciate this story. Those who haven’t might learn a little something about whitetail ways.
