UK deer stalking season calendar
Check which deer are in season right now across England, Wales and Scotland.
Wednesday, 7 Oct 2026
🎯6 of 12 deer/sex combinations in season in England & Wales
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
🦌
♂ Stag
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Open♀ Hind
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 26dStag season25%
Fallow Deer
Dama dama
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Open♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 26dBuck season25%
Sika Deer
Cervus nippon
🦌
♂ Stag
1 Aug – 30 Apr
Open♀ Hind
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 26dStag season25%
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Apr – 31 Oct
25d left♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 26dBuck season89%
Chinese Water Deer
Hydropotes inermis
🦌
♂ Buck
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 26d♀ Doe
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Opens in 26dMuntjac
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.
