UK Deer Season Calculator
Which species are in season right now across England, Wales & Scotland?
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
🎯3 of 12 deer/sex combinations in season in England & Wales
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
🦌
♂ Stag
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Opens in 88d♀ Hind
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 181dFallow Deer
Dama dama
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Opens in 88d♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 181dSika Deer
Cervus nippon
🦌
♂ Stag
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Opens in 88d♀ Hind
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 181dRoe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Apr – 31 Oct
Open♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 181dBuck season16%
Chinese Water Deer
Hydropotes inermis
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 181d♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 181dMuntjac
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.
