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Fallow deer hunting in Russia and Europe occurs only in the fall. September is considered the peak trophy month, and the season lasts until winter. In the Putorana Plateau Nature Reserve, hunting trips are held only in the spring, with geese being the trophy.
Shooting fallow deer or other game isn't possible in the Turukhansk region. However, hunters have the opportunity to combine hunting with ice fishing. They can fish for primate predators, such as lenok and grayling, during breaks in their main activities.
Characteristics of female red deer
The graceful fallow deer is a popular hunting target. Individuals are larger than roe deer, but significantly smaller than their male counterparts. Externally, this animal looks like this:
· The height of European female deer can reach 130-175 centimeters, at the withers, about 80-105 cm.
· The weight of a doe varies from 65 kg and more.
· Individuals have long tails of 20 cm, muscular bodies and wide antlers, which sometimes, like those of moose, appear flattened, resembling shovels.
The animal's color changes with the seasons. In summer, the doe is a reddish-brown, dotted with light spots. In winter, red deer become much darker. In some places, they are completely black, and their underparts are ash-gray.
Hunting methods
The spread and survival of fallow deer was facilitated by humans. Protected in protected parks around the world, the animals quickly reproduced, increasing their population.
A small-scale hunt, it's extremely popular with hunters worldwide. Hunting this attractive species is exciting and rewarding. To obtain the desired trophies, it's essential to understand their habits. There are several methods for hunting fallow deer.
From an ambush
Before opening fire on animals, hunters observe them from a distance. Hunting grounds are equipped with watchtowers for this purpose. Deer have a keen sense of smell and can detect trouble from a great distance. This makes them difficult to track from the ground.
Moving around the blind is permitted only during daylight hours, as there's a risk of being targeted at night. An inexperienced hunter might shoot at a rustling sound and hit someone else. Although this is prohibited, it eliminates the risk of risking life. Shooting is permitted only when the hunter has a clear view of their target.
By squad
As with hare hunting, this method involves hunting with dogs. For this purpose, hounds, huskies, and greyhounds are used. They act as beaters, driving the doe toward the hidden hunters. This hunting method is considered more successful. The dogs intimidate the female red deer and instinctively sense which direction to drive the animals. This allows for a more trophy-rich hunt.
Briefly about the main things when hunting deer
We've discussed the various hunting methods used to harvest fallow deer. These animals are very beautiful, and experienced hunters often make decoys from their trophies. They also display the antlers of large specimens in prominent locations, reminding themselves and others how exciting and thrilling hunting these animals was.
After all, to get trophies, you need to not only familiarize yourself with the habits of the deer but also learn to identify the most promising shooting spots. Don't approach the target downwind. A deer can sense approaching strangers from a very long distance. It's essential to abstain from smoking and alcohol, which is a very serious matter for some hunters.
