Fallow Deer

A fallow buck with its large palmated antlers is a highly prized trophy.

THE FALLOW BUCK A PRIZE ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. THE PALMATED ANTLERS AND WHITE SPOTTED FUR DIFFERENTIATE THESE DEER FROM THE REST.

The best time to hunt Fallow Buck is during rutting season from April to May in the New Zealand Autumn.

The Fallow Buck was successfully introduced to New Zealand in 1864 from Europe the largest bucks weigh up to 330 pound and their lighter frame enables them to set a cracking pace. 

The best time to hunt Fallow Buck is during rutting season from April to May in the New Zealand Autumn.

The Fallow has very striking moose-like palmated antlers and a come in a range of colours, black, pure white, menil, and of course spotted. Fallow are an ambitious mark but well worth it, they make a fantastic trophy for any big game hunter.

Fallow Deer
Trophy Fees

  • Less Than SCI 206
    $3,500
  • Gold SCI 206+
    $4,500

I've been waiting for 30 years for a trophy like this... what an amazing week hunting! We flew in to Queenstown and the scenery was to die for! To be greeted at the airport with open arms by Simon and his team David and Richard from Cardrona Outfitters was an amazing start. We then climbed in the truck and headed off, heading over the Crown Range to the Cardrona Valley was like flying in the mountains all over again! After settling in at the lodge it felt like a home away from home. That evening we started to hunt fallow deer in the hills of the Cardrona Valley, this included a lot of glassing but it was all worth it to harvest this beautiful buck just before dark. It was then back to Simon's lodge to be fed like a king!

Day two... I hunted my number one trophy - a bull elk! We found an amazing bull just on dark but it was too risky to take the shot.

Day three… Our plan came together and I took this amazing bull elk! 410 inches of antler - it was worth waiting for! Not only do I have some amazing trophies but I had the hunt and holiday of a life time! I also have some new friends - I'll be returning next season to hunt with Simon and Richard and the team at Cardrona Outfitters!

John Patterson, Australia