The full text of “Doe Season” is protected by copyright and is not included here. The story can be found in David Michael Kaplan’s short story collection, Comfort (Penguin Books, 1988), which is widely available in libraries and bookstores.
The story is a masterclass in using setting, ritual, and violence to dramatize internal psychological change. Doe Season By David Michael Kaplan Full Text
To understand “Doe Season,” one must move beyond plot summary and into Kaplan’s masterful use of symbol and point of view. The full text of “Doe Season” is protected