Well, it could have been a flaming wolf but that almost never happens ;)
Hey, at least you were prepared!!! It could have been a 'threat to food source' that triggered it. Hard to say.
Wait, wait.. wait. Did you ever stop and consider that MAYBE that buck actually identifies as a DOE?!? I mean, did you have the courtesy to ask it? No, you just assssuuuuuumed! You insensitive twit! At least your friend gave it the recognition it so deerly deserved!
:p;)
If you couldn't...
Winner!
Erect a 25 foot tower in the middle of the property, get some infrared cameras to track movement, 5 of us in the tower at a time picking the 'yotes off. Then, when morning comes, it's open season on the crows. A couple of nights/mornings and things should be under control.
Best thing...