Fallow deer hunt on top-notch Estate

The fallow deer is not native to central Europe. However, palaeontological evidence suggests that fallow deer were present during the warm interglacial periods of the Quaternary. Subsequently, with the onset of glaciation, fallow deer retreated to the warmer areas of the Mediterranean and Middle East. The return of the fallow deer to Europe was mainly due to the ancient Romans, who imported them from France to Bohemia in the 15th century. In the following centuries, the fallow deer population in Bohemia and Moravia developed significantly, especially in the hunting grounds of this offer, which consist of sparse deciduous forests interspersed with open areas used for grazing, providing an ideal habitat for fallow deer. The first area covers about 500 hectares, the second about 1,200 hectares. The hunting season currently runs from August to February. The best time to hunt mature bucks with large trophies is during the mating season, which begins in mid-October and lasts about three to four weeks. Other periods are also good, such as from early December to late January, when the fallow deer's coat turns a particularly attractive beige colour. Winter hunting often takes place in areas where fallow deer forage. Winter hunting is demanding and requires a lot of patience and hunting skill, as fallow deer are extremely cautious and cunning and have excellent senses. They can move very quickly while maintaining a safe distance from the hunter. The hunt is organised as a mixture of stalking and still hunting from high-seats and/or hunting-towers. The hunting guides can adapt the organisation of the hunting days to the needs and wishes of the individual hunter. As far as trophies are concerned, many medal-winning fallow bucks are hunted every year in these two areas, including gold trophies (record trophies were of almost 210 CIC points).