spotty deer

[WayneChristie]

On the way home from the river tonight I came close to having a young deer for a hood ornament, but I am curious, it was still very spotted, isnt it a bit late in the season? It wasnt all that small, but no where near full sized yet.

[walking buffalo]

It's normal for the young ones around Calgary to have some spots until early/mid Sept. The spots gradually shed out as they grow their winter coat. I got a young one one a few years ago in mid Sept. that had two rows of spots remaining on it's back. Along with the short, soft hair, it made a beautiful tanned hide. I still think about giving that one away. :snapoutofit:

[Pudelpointer]

I have seen a couple TINY single fawns in the last couple weeks. Makes me think there was some action during the second rut last fall.

[whitetail Junkie]

when I was a young kid dad and I caught a Fawn in the middle of september that must have been only a couple days old,It was tiny and I could out run it.Some does get breed late in the fall \early winter,thats all.

[ram crazy]

All the young ones around the farm still have spots on them.

[WayneChristie]

learn something every day, thanks guys for your answers. Im just glad I managed to avoid it.

[Taco]

Yeah the deer are pretty spotty this yr, I see lots of country with none.........................