# Fallow Deer Stalking Season Scotland

> Fallow buck stalking in Scotland, 1 August to 30 April. Stalking guide, rifle hire, ammunition, permits and accommodation arranged.

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## Fallow Deer Buck Stalking Season in Scotland

| **Scotland** | **Date From** | **Date To** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fallow Buck | 1st August | 30th April |

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Fallow Deer, in their dappled summer outfits or dowdy winter coats, are only found in a few areas of Scotland. Fortunately for our clients, we have access to estates where premier herds roam.

Whether it’s in a slow woodland stalk or a trek on the open hill, the sight of their palmated antlers will lift your spirits as you bring your stalk to a successful conclusion.

The species has great variations in the colour of their coats, with four main variants, “common”, “menil”, melanistic and leucistic – a genuine colour variety…

## Fallow Deer Doe Stalking Season in Scotland

| **Scotland** | **Date From** | **Date To** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fallow Doe | 21st October | 15th February |

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**A note on the male close season in Scotland.**  Scotland removed the statutory close season for male deer on 21 October 2023, so there is no longer a legal closed period for stags and bucks in Scotland. Most estates, including the ones we work with, still stalk to the traditional season shown above, because it matches the condition of the beast and the way the ground is managed through the year. The dates above are therefore the season we operate rather than a legal restriction. The close seasons for hinds and does remain in law and are unchanged.

The male Fallow Deer is known as a buck, the female is a doe, and the young a fawn. Adult bucks are 140–160 cm (55–63 in) long with a 85–95 cm (33–37 in) shoulder height, and typically 60–100 kg (130–220 lb) in weight; does are 130–150 cm (51–59 in) long with a 75–85 cm (30–33 in) shoulder height, and 30–50 kg (66–110 lb) in weight. The largest bucks may measure 190 cm (75 in) long and weigh 150 kg (330 lb). Fawns are born in spring at about 30 cm (12 in) and weigh around 4.5 kg (9.9 lb). The life span is around 12–16 years.

### Key Information

#### Rates

Prices on application

#### Can a Rifle be provided

Yes

#### Accommodation

Generally we organise accommodation for your stay at whatever level you prefer from self catering to 5*.

#### Ammunition

Ammunition supplied subject to availability

#### Suggested Calibre

.270 or above.

#### Permits Required

All required permits arranged at time of booking.

#### Nearest Airport

Dependant on location of shoot.

#### Flights & Bringing own Firearms

Please consult with Hendry, Ramsay & Waters at time of booking for up to date airline carriers that allow firearms to be transported.

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