Why is hunting season in the fall?

A couple of reasons: The most important (from a conservation standpoint) being… the spring Fawns are able to survive on their own by then, yet are largely not allowed to be hunted. Shooting Bambi's Mom won't condemn Bambi to starvation. read more

Hunting season is in the fall so that the newborns from the last spring have grown enough to fend for themselves. The adult females are not carrying young and the males are in rut, making them fair game. Hunting season is in the fall so that the newborns from the last spring have grown enough to fend for themselves. read more

Hunting seasons protect the animal population and the recreational value of the sport. Read about hunting season and hunting season dates are set. read more