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My husband and I received our first Whitetail Fawn when she was a day old. A few weeks before bringing her home we applied through the Department of Natural Resources for our wildlife breeders license. You must obtain this, and the breeder numbers of the buck and doe that the fawn came from. We allowed this fawn to nurse from her mother for a 24 hours to receive some colostrum before bringing her home.

We placed her in a dog carrier for the transport home. The fawns are very scared and docile and are easily handled the first few days. She was kept in the house for her first 3 weeks and then moved to a dog pen outside. Whitetail deer can jump straight up from a very young age. We recommend at least a 4 ft. fence until 12 weeks of age and then a 9-10ft fence from then on.

Whitetail deer are fed goat milk replacer. This can be found at many feed or farm stores. For feeding, we used a regular baby bottle with a rubber nipple. A long red rubber nipple used to bottle feed goats and lambs may also be purchased. The bag of replacer will tell you how to mix the formula. We would mix a big batch and store it in a container in the refrigerator.

We started our fawn out on a 3 hour feeding schedule. It is very important that these fawns are fed at least 6 times per day for the first few weeks. Start with an ounce of formula. Our fawn just laid around for the first week and didn't get up and move much. For feedings we placed her on a towel and fed her while she was lying down. We had many problems with her feedings. She did not take to the nipple well at all and we ended up using a syringe to force feed her for a few days. After she got the hang of it, she ate like a pro. It is advisable to add 1-2 tablespoons of plain yogurt to each bottle to prevent diarrhea. The diarrhea can be fatal to a fawn and you can lose them very fast. If the diarrhea still persists, talking to a wildlife or exotic veterinarian about medication may be necessary.

The reason most people lose fawns is because they do not know that they must wipe the deer's behind after every feeding to stimulate urination and defecation. It is mandatory that this is done. Fawns cannot use their bodily functions on their own until about 4-6 weeks of age. They can easily become septic and die if the wiping is not done. We placed our fawn in a Rubbermaid tub with newspapers lining the bottom. We used baby wipes to wipe her and did this after every feeding.

At about 12 weeks of age you can wean the fawn from the bottle. We started offering deer pellets and water in a bowl from week 3 on. She began eating solids at about 8 weeks of age. We also feed clover hay, corn and soybeans to supplement her diet. Our bottle feeding schedule is as follows:

Day 1-3 2 ozs every 3 hours (force feeding as necessary)
Day 4-7 4 ozs 6 times a day
Day 8-14 6 ozs 6 times a day
Day 15-21 8 ozs 5 times a day
Day 22-28 8 ozs 5 times a day
Day 29-35 9 ozs 4 times a day
Day 36-42 10 ozs 3 times a day
Day 43-49 10 ozs 3 times a day
Day 50-56 12 ozs 2 times a day
Day 57-63 12 ozs 2 times a day
Day 64-84 16 ozs once a day

Keep in mind that every deer is different and adjustments may need to be made. The main problem with bottle feeding the overfeeding of the fawns. All deer farmer's do things differently, we have found this system to be what works for us.

Erin Kurwicki and her husband live in Southern Illinois and raise Whitetail Deer. Check out their blog Whitetail Deer World for more information on their deer farm, hunting, and taxidermy.

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Every year the number of hunters that participate in whitetail deer hunting runs in the thousands. Deer are a plentiful resource, found throughout various landscapes all over the continent. Their astounding ability to sense danger can put the skills of even the most experienced hunter to the test. To ensure a better chance of success, a veteran hunter will study not only the behavior of deer but scout the areas where deer are known to reside. This allows a hunter to see what they have studied or read about for themselves. Fully understanding one's quarry is one of the most central requirements of hunting.

Whitetail deer hunting has evolved many times over the course of history. While being overly plentiful in some periods, deer have also been hunted down to frighteningly small numbers in others. The use of technology and solid conservation practices have now helped to maintain good balances of deer in the wild. At times, whitetail deer hunting becomes more of a necessity than a sport. When overpopulation occurs, deer often move into urban areas resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage. Deer will often eat landscaping, flower or vegetable gardens and cause a good amount of general damage. The number of serious and fatal car accidents involving deer also rises.

Although deer are commonly found in almost every geographical location known to man, there are some hunters who enjoy a change of scenery every once in a while and opt for a guided whitetail deer hunting trip. Many outfitters offer hunters the chance to take on the pursuit of this clever creature in open plains, tall wooded forests or rocky mountain sides. Each setting presents its own challenge while a hunter must also use his skill to get close enough to the deer for a clean, ethical shot. There are many outfitters that offer trips specifically for those who hunt rifles, bows or muzzleloaders.

Many hunters take part in whitetail deer hunting not only because they love the challenge but because it means a freezer full of tasty deer steak. Deer meat is said to be the best low fat, low cholesterol alternative to other meats. It also contains higher levels of vitamins and minerals. It can be prepared much the same way as any other type of meat and is known to be great for grilling. While many hunters are well versed at cleaning their kills, a majority take the forty to sixty pounds of meat that will often come from a single deer and have it processed into delicious sausage and small manageable packages of round steaks or sirloin tips.

For all the information you need to go hunting and to obtain the best advice visit officialhuntingguide.com where you will find everything you need to know about hunting.

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