Female Deer

Female Deer consist of several game species: Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer and Wild Boar.

Red Deer Hind

Scientific Name: Cervus elaphus

Distribution: The native range of the red deer Europe, parts of north Africa and western Asia, it has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina.

Habitat: In most of their range they are forest animals, but in some areas, such as Scotland they can be found on moorlands and in mountainous areas.

Description: Red deer hinds are smaller than the stags and unlike the males carry no antlers neck manes. Typically they reach a length of between 160cm - 210cm and weigh between 120 - 170kg,. Most European red deer have reddish brown coats during the summer, but the colour can vary, depending on the habitat with greys and lighter coloration sometimes more prevalent. Other than by their size, the moose is the only European deer species that is larger, the most diagnostic feature of the red deer is the large creamy coloured rump patch with a short beige coloured tail.

Hunting method: Driven hunts, small driven hunts, lying in wait, stalking.

Hunting available in: Poland

Fallow Deer Doe

Scientific Name: Dama dama

Distribution: A native range of western Europe, but has been introduced to many countries worldwide.

Habitat: Prefers mature deciduous or mixed forest, with dense undergrowth and close to open parkland and farmlands. Often in open woodland, sometime in marshlands and meadows

Description: Smaller than red deer. Again fallow does are smaller than the bucks and carry no antlers. Typically they reach a length of between 130cm - 150cm, with a should height of 75 - 85cm  and weigh between 30 - 50kg,. Commonly chestnut brown in colour with white spots during the summer, darker with no spots during the winter. The light coloured rump patch around the tail is edged with black , while the tail is light with a black stripe.

Hunting method: Driven hunts, small driven hunts, lying in wait, stalking.

Hunting available in: Poland

Roe Deer Doe

Scientific Name: Capreolus capreolus

Distribution: Its native range includes most of Europe, except northern Scandinavia, and some islands, and parts of Asia.

Habitat: Woodlands, with open areas and access to fields. In some areas it can also live in open agricultural areas, as long as there is access to both food and cover.

Description: Smaller than both the red and fallow deer.  Typically they reach a length of between 95 -135cm, with a should height of 65 - 75cm  and weigh between 15 - 35kg,. The does carry no antlers. Smallish head with a short snout. Generally the body is reddish brown in colour with a greyish face. During the summer its coat can be golden red, darkening to brown or even black in the winter. Small white rump patch, heart shaped on the does (the males have a kidney shaped patch).

Hunting method: Driven hunts, small driven hunts, lying in wait, stalking.

Hunting available in: Poland

Wild Boar Female

Scientific Name: Sus scrofa

Distribution: All European countries with the exception of the British Isles, southern Italy and southern Greece. Also native to parts of Asia

Habitat: Woodland with dense undergrowth, often in the vicinity of pasture land.

Description: A heavily built member of the pig family, with relatively thin legs. Generally dark brown in colour. This species show very pronounced sexual dimorphism. Females are 5 -10% smaller and 20 - 30% lighter than the males. On average they reach 60 -80kg, with a shoulder height of 70cm and length of 145cm. They also lack the prominent canine teeth (tusks) and the mane that running down the back that can be seen in males. The maximum size and weight is largely determined by environmental factors.

Hunting method: Driven hunts, small driven hunts, lying in wait, stalking.

Hunting available in: Poland