Deer Seasons in England & Wales
All UK deer are protected by legislation in England, Wales, and Scotland making it an offence to kill or take deer during the species closed season.
Open Seasons England & Wales:
RED DEER
Stags: 1st August - 30th April
Hinds: 1st November - 31st March
FALLOW DEER
Bucks: 1st August - 30th April
Does: 1st November - 31st March
SIKA DEER
Stags: 1st August - 30th April
Hinds: 1st November - 31st March
ROE DEER
Bucks: 1st April - 31st October
Does: 1st November - 31st March
CHINESE WATER DEER
Bucks: 1st November - 31st March
Does: 1st November - 31st March
MUNTJAC DEER
Bucks: No Closed Season
Does: No Closed Season
Deer Seasons in Scotland
The Scottish deer seasons have recently changed, from October 2023 any male deer (Red & Sika Stags, Roebuck, and Fallow Buck) may be shot year-round and no longer have a statutory closed season.
Open Seasons – Female Deer:
RED DEER
Hinds: 21st October - 15th February
FALLOW DEER
Does: 21st October - 15th February
SIKA DEER
Hinds: 21st October - 15th February
ROE DEER
Does: 21st October - 31st March
