What is the gestation period for a whitetail deer?
The average gestation period for a whitetail deer is 200 days. But, just like people, this time period can vary from 183 to 208 days. Thus, assuming that a doe is bred on November 14, the expected birth date is June 2. This is why biologists always say that a doe will drop her fawns near the end of May to the beginning of June. This concides with the time that native vegatation is most succulent and nutritious.
