UK deer stalking season calendar
Check which deer are in season right now across England, Wales and Scotland.
Friday, 26 Jun 2026
🎯3 of 12 deer/sex combinations in season in England & Wales
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
🦌
♂ Stag
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Opens in 36d♀ Hind
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 129dFallow Deer
Dama dama
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Opens in 36d♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 129dSika Deer
Cervus nippon
🦌
♂ Stag
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Opens in 36d♀ Hind
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 129dRoe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Apr – 31 Oct
Open♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 129dBuck season40%
Chinese Water Deer
Hydropotes inermis
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 129d♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 129dMuntjac
Muntiacus reevesi
🦌
♂ Buck
No closed season
All Year♀ Doe
No closed season
All YearDeer season data for guidance only — always check current legislation before stalking.
