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.

All of the stuff you’ve heard and read the about the maternal instincts of whitetail does is right on the money. The intimate bond mothers have with their little ones is inherently strong.

Does frequently leave their babies cloaked in tall grass and other obscure places while they venture elsewhere to forage for food. It is not uncommon for the separation to last two hours or more.