The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says fawning season traditionally begins during the last week in May, peaks in the first couple of weeks in June, before gradually tapering off. And that means deer are on the move.
Does are secretive about the birthing process and will venture out from normal use areas looking for a secluded spot to deliver this year’s crop of fawns, in peace.
Fawning season also coincides with an increase in deer vehicle collisions, and because of the time of the year, deer will be moving around during all times of the day, but eventually will go back to the active movement time of dawn and dusk.
