Buck Season

There is a relation between the title, "Doe Season", and the character, Andy, in this story. Andy seems to be singled out in this story for being female. The title, "Doe Season", is referring to singling out only the female deer just as Andy is singled out by Mac and his father, Charlie Spoon, "She'll just add to the noise and get tired besides" (Kaplan 513). Therefore, Andy as a boy would change the title to "Buck Season". This new title would include each of the males in this story, making it easier for Andy to relate.
Andy's father sticks up for her through out the story. "She can do whatever she likes", Andy's father says as Charlie spoon gets after Andy about her ability to enjoy hunting and fishing (517). As a boy, Andy would be able to enjoy these activities with the approval of Charlie Spoon as well as his son, Mac. She would be able to relate to the other males better, because of this she would be able to stand up for herself more. She would be able to join in on conversations instead of her father always speaking for her. It is easier to be teased when a person is different from the others around them.
The passion Andy has for the shot doe would not stand if she were a boy. "The heat quickened under her touch, becoming warmer and warmer until it was hot enough to burn" (521). This scene is describing Andy's guilt for shooting the dear. A boy version of Andy would not feel guilt for shooting a deer; he would feel pride.