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Doe Diet

CJD3

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I watched a doe last night wade into the lake to over her knees in water to nibble on a lily pad.
I was 150 yards away on the other side and puzzled by her wading out so I raised up the rifle to look at her through the scope.

I've never seen or known a deer to do that. Anyone else?
 

bowhunter1023

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Never seen it either. Deer can ingest around 200 different types or forage, so I'm not totally surprised. My guess is the lilies offer a flavor she likes, or nourishment her body needs. Would make for a cool picture!
 

Qback5

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WOW - very neat observation, particularly during a time of the year when so much vegetation is available.
 

CJD3

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I thought that too... Sadly all I had was a gun. Usually, I carry both.
 

CJD3

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Neighbor at the end of our lake and his wife told me tonight they watched this doe for 15-20 min. eating lily pads earlier this week.
Odd, but I guess it wasn't a 1 time thing for her.
 

CJD3

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In the water, only 1 other time but I see her 2-3 times a week when I'm home. She has a couple marks that make her easy to ID.
 

CJD3

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Over the weekend we saw that doe, with her fawn wading out to eat some lilly's.
The fawn was like any kid, running in and out!! lol I wish they were doing this closer.
 

finelyshedded

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I saw something like that 8 years ago or so in our neighbors lake. A fawn had her two fawns with her while visiting the lake for a drink but the little ones turned it into a water park stop! For 15 plus minutes them two played and ran in and out of that lake like two little kids! Very cool sight!