When a doe blows, it means that the deer has detected danger at a distance and is alerting other deer in the area that something is out of the ordinary. This behavior is a drawn-out "whooshing" sound repeated several times, and it is a form of alarm and distress call used by deer to communicate potential danger

. The blowing sound is often a response to the deer sensing or smelling something that it doesn't like, and it can make other deer in the area nervous. However, whether the hunt is over when a doe blows depends on various factors, such as the distance of the deer, how long it continues to blow, and the specific hunting conditions