How do you hunt fallow deer?

How do you hunt fallow deer?

When hunting for venison, it is best to aim just slightly behind the shoulder and just above centre. This shot puts the projectile through the lungs, but does not usually damage the shoulder meat. If the deer is undisturbed, this shot will normally drop it in its tracks, but occasionally they may run a short distance.

Where do you aim on fallow deer?

The broadside heart/lung shot, or ‘cavity’ shot as some call it, gives the stalker the best possible chance of a clean kill. The aim being for the bullet to create a wound channel through the heart and lung area that will lead to a massive bleed, resulting in rapid unconsciousness and death.

What do fallow deer eat NZ?

In native forest, fallow deer eat mainly eat the leaves of woody species, especially broadleaf (Griselinia littoralis) and other broad-leaved subcanopy trees, as well as some ferns. Fallow deer also eat a lot of grass when they are able to access it.

How long is the fallow rut?

3-4 weeks
Starting in early October, the fallow deer rut lasts for 3-4 weeks, although bucks’ rutting physique starts to develop considerably earlier – velvet, the layer of initially soft, hairy skin that covers the growing antlers, dies back and is rubbed off; the bone hardens ready for the battles ahead; Adam’s apples begin to …

Is fallow meat good?

Even when other food is readily available, some fallow deer eat prickly pear cactus and often succumb to massive ingestion of the cactus needles. Fallow venison is highly valued for its tender texture and beef-like flavor.

What is the best tasting deer in Australia?

Axis deer
Axis deer are generally considered by most hunters to be the best-tasting game meat.

Where not to shot a deer?

Five Places You Don’t Want to Hit a Deer

• The Shot: Paunch Hit. Paunch Hit Pete Sucheski. Deer’s Reaction: A gut-shot deer will buckle sharply on impact and labor out of sight.
• The Shot: Shoulder Hit. Shoulder Hit Pete Sucheski.
• The Shot: Ham Hit. Ham Hit Pete Sucheski.
• The Shot: Liver Hit. Liver Hit Pete Sucheski.

How fast do fallow antlers grow?

12-17 weeks
The first head is retained until the following summer when it is cast, with the new antlers starting to grow almost immediately and taking 12-17 weeks to develop fully into hard antler, depending upon the age and condition of the animal.

What is the difference between roe deer and fallow deer?

Roe has red/brown coat in summer and grey/brown in winter, with no spots. Roe has a distinctive black nose and white chin, which fallow does not have. Antlers of fallow are large and palmate (broad and flattened) unlike small antlers of roe deer, with usually no more than 3 points. Fallow is much larger than roe.

Do all fallow deer have spots?

No distinctive spots on coat, whilst typical fallow has spots all year round (although fallow coat can vary greatly). Small, branched antlers in mature roe male, with usually no more than 3 points, not large and palmate (broad and flattened) as in fallow. Roe has a distinctive black nose and white chin.

Is fallow good eating?

Fallow venison is highly valued for its tender texture and beef-like flavor.

When to hunt fallow deer in New Zealand?

Hunt early in the rut to lessen chance of trophy secured having broken points. In New Zealand, there is no seasonal restriction to hunting fallow deer, meaning generally they can be hunted throughout the year. However there are instances where restrictions apply for specific reasons and periods when hunting is favoured.

Where to hunt fallow deer in the world?

With their impressive palmate antlers, Fallow Deer bucks are a popular animal for deer hunters all over the world. Originally introduced by European settlers, Fallow Deer populations have absolutely exploded in New Zealand and the country is now known as a premier destination for Fallow Deer hunting.

Which is the best hunting guide in New Zealand?

New Zealand Safaris has exclusive hunting rights to two of the top free range and wild fallow deer hunting properties in the country. We guarantee that no other New Zealand hunting guides will have access to the quality and quantity of fallow deer in the country.

Are there hidden costs for hunting in New Zealand?

No hidden costs: our New Zealand Fallow Deer packages include everything except for your air fare, taxidermy, and shipment of your trophies. Our Hunting Guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and have many years worth of experience guiding Fallow Deer hunts.