Red Deer Stalking

If anything symbolises Scotland as much as the Grouse it’s our native Red Deer. Ranging over the high tops of Scotland’s most beautiful mountains for much of the year, they’re prized by people who relish the challenge of hunting Scotland’s largest and most powerful mammal. Red Deer stalking in Scotland is truly one of the most magical experiences that hunting in the UK can offer.

For the ground, seasons and what a stalking day involves, see red deer stalking in Scotland.

Red Deer Stalking Season in Scotland

Scotland	Date From	Date To
Red Stags	1^st July	20^th October

Red Deer Hind Stalking Season in Scotland

Scotland	Date From	Date To
Red Hinds	21^st October	15^th February

Red Deer Stalking Season in Scotland

England	Date From	Date To
Red Stags	1^st August	30^th April

Red Deer Hind Stalking Season in England

England	Date From	Date To
Red Hinds	1^st November	31^st March

Red Deer Stag Stalking Season in Spain

Spain	Date From	Date To
Red Stags	1^st September	1^st February

Red Deer Hind Stalking Season in Spain

Spain	Date From	Date To
Red Hinds	1^st September	1^st February

A note on Scotland. Scotland removed the statutory close season for male deer on 21 October 2023, so the Scottish stag and buck dates above are the traditional season most estates still work to, not a legal restriction. Scottish close seasons for hinds and does remain in law. The England dates are statutory, set by Schedule 1 of the Deer Act 1991.

Red deer stalking in Scotland