Fallow

The wily Fallow Deer (Dama dama) is found in only a few select areas of New Zealand.
The palmated antlers of the Fallow bear a resemblance to those of the Moose, however the resemblance ends there, for unlike the lumbering North American giant, the Fallow is one of the smaller deer species.
Many venison aficionados maintain that Fallow venison is the best tasting of all.

The fascinating Fallow can come in a wide variety of colours ranging from black and pure white to menil, or spotted. With their unique antler formations and differing coloured skins, they make a wonderful wall trophy.

The 'Rut' for Fallow begins in April and finishes at the end of May, while hunting is also available February through September.
The croaking/grunt of the buck's challenge is quite unlike that of other deer species. The 'Rut' then is the prime time for trophy hunters.

Late season is also a great time to hunt Fallow as the bucks group up, where we often find bucks that haven't been seen all season.