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Fallow Deer (Oceania)

Scientific Name: Cervus dama

Subspecies: None.

Distribution: Introduced into New Zealand from England between 1864 and 1900. In 1850 they were introduced into Australia on Tasmania, in Queensland, New South Wales and Gippsland.

Habitat: Prefers park-like areas, but is also found in forests and on farmland.

Description: Medium sized deer weighing up to 200 kg and measuring up to 1,40 m over the shoulder. It may reach a total body length of 2,50 m. General colour rufous brown with white spots in summer. The underparts are white, the tail relatively long. Colour variations: Black, white and Isabella coloured. The antlers are forked and partially palmate, often with several points.

Hunting method: Stalking, lying in wait.

We offer this specie on the following tours

Tahr and Chamois Hunting in New Zealand

New Zealand

On a mountain hunt for thar, chamois and red stags in the spectacular mountains of New Zealand, the hunter can choose between the long walk up into the mountains on foot - a physically demanding hunt for the hunter who enjoys a challenge -or he can fly up

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Australian hunting adventure with Kingham Safaris

Australia

Kingham are a family-owned company who have been offering some of Australia’s best hunting and wildlife adventures for over 37 years. They are renown for their high level of service and excellent hunting for 12 different big game species. They have delivered more top-10 trophies than any other ou...