Whitetail Deer FawnsWritten by David Selman, Tracker-Outdoors.com
Whitetail fawns are usually born in late April through early June. The Whitetail fawn generally weighs between 4 and 8 pounds at birth. Like most newborns first 48 hours of life are crucial to survival. If doe is not well nourished and healthy fawn's chances of survival are greatly reduced. Fawns that survive first week of life stand a good chance of joining deer population.In first few weeks of a fawn's life a doe will determine general area that fawn will stay. The fawns have a reddish-tan to reddish-brown coat at birth and are covered with white spots. These spots provide camouflage that helps fawn blend in with it's surroundings. The spots will usually fade away in fall when they grow their first winter coat.
| | Beginners Luck?Written by Matt Russ
For most athletes, finishing an Iroman triathlon is beyond their physical and mental capabilities. To be an actual competitor is unfathomable. Maintaining speeds these elite individuals do, over courses and distances, is a truly amazing feet of human perseverance and endurance. That is why I was astounded by incredible finish of Alex Morton, a 35 year old first time Ironman rookie. Alex raced Great Floridian Ironman in October. Not only was this his first Ironman, but it was his first marathon. Alex was 26th out of water, moved up to 7th at mile 116 on bike, and reached 5th at mile 11 on run. It was at this point his inexperience took its' toll. Alex did not eat or drink enough on run and hit wall. He got sick, recovered, and still managed to limp in to finish first in his age; 12th overall. I have no doubt in my mind that if Alex had stuck to a more regimented plan for staying fueled and especially hydrated, he could have maintained or exceeded 5th placed he attained. There is no denying Alex is a gifted natural athlete. But he only began his training with CTS in spring of 2002, just 6 months before his Ironman race. Alex competed in cycling from 1986-89. He had to stop riding for some time to allow a back injury to heal up. He did a few sprint tris in 1994 and took up cycling again in 1995-97, but hung bike back up. He did not get back in saddle again until July of 2001 when he weighed a stout 195 lbs. His exercise at that point consisted mainly of golfing.
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