Deer Stalking Seasons in England & Wales
Deer are protected by legislation which makes it an offence to kill or take deer during their closed season.
Deer Stalking OPEN Seasons England & Wales:
| RED DEER | |
| Stags | 1st Aug - 30th April. |
| Hinds | 1st Nov - 31st March |
| FALLOW DEER* | |
| Bucks | 1st Aug - 30th April |
| Does | 1st Nov - 31st March |
| SIKA DEER* | |
| Stags | 1st Aug - 30th April |
| Hinds | 1st Nov - 31st March |
| ROE DEER* | |
| Bucks | 1st Apr - 31st October |
| Does | 1st Nov - 31st March |
| CHINESE WATER DEER | |
| Bucks | 1st Nov - 31st March |
| Does | 1st Nov - 31st March |
| MUNTJAC DEER* | |
| Bucks | No Close Season |
| Does | No Close Season |
Please note that Deer Stalking Seasons for Scotland and Ireland differ from those of England & Wales.
How to Start Deer Stalking.
If you’d like to get into deer stalking a great place to start is by taking the Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (PDS1) via the ‘Shooting & Hunting Academy. Follow this link to find out more and get started: Proficient Deer Stalking Course - PDS1
