Red
Sex: Stag
England/Wales: Aug 1 - April 30
Scotland: NO CLOSE SEASON but July 1 - Oct 20 is still respected by some estates
Sex: Hinds
England/Wales: Nov 1 - Mar 31
Scotland: Oct 21 - Feb 15
Fallow
Sex: Buck
England/Wales: Aug 1 - April 30
Scotland: Aug 1 - April 30
Sex: Doe
England/Wales: Nov 1 – Mar 31
Scotland: Oct 21 – Feb 15
Roe
Sex: Buck
England/Wales: Apr 1 – Oct 31
Scotland: Apr 1 – Oct 20
Sex: Doe
England/Wales: Nov 1 – Mar 31
Scotland: Oct 21 – Mar 31
Sika
Sex: Stags
England/Wales: Aug 1 - April 30
Scotland: July 1 – Oct 20
Sex: Hinds
England/Wales: Nov 1 - Mar 31
Scotland: Oct 21 – Feb 15
Chinese Water Deer
Sex: Buck
England/Wales: Nov 1 – Mar 31
Sex: Doe
England/Wales: Nov 1 – Mar 31
Muntjac*
Sex: Buck
England/Wales: None realistic due to breeding cycle
Scotland: None realistic due to breeding cycle
Sex: Doe
England/Wales: None realistic due to breeding cycle
Scotland: None realistic due to breeding cycle
*Muntjac are an introduced species that now inhabit most of the UK and threaten the native flora and fauna of our woodlands, all year management is essential to reduce their numbers and protect habitat biodiversity.
