Thread: Identifying yearling hinds

I've just been given access to a small farm that has a problem with deer (red and fallow) and goats. They want any goats I shoot for dog tucker, but I get to keep venison.

I'm aware I may have to wait until March to bag a hind given the time of year, but the farmer's preferences means my options for deer are fauns and yearling hinds/does. I don't think I'll get the chance to shoot a faun and it's mother.

Is there a way to reliably identify a yearling hind? As a beginner hunter I've never had the opportunity to observe deer in the wild (tally:1×goat).
These are farm feeding, bush sleeping deer so I imagine the abundance of feed means they'll be in good condition.



Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.