Sambar Deer hunting
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Where to hunt Sambar Deer
Sambar Deer is a close relative of Rusa Deer. Their original range covers the Indian Subcontinent and many other countries and islands in South-East Asia. The species has also been successfully introduced to many areas outside its home range, including South Africa, Texas and California. However, the best Sambar Deer hunting opportunities are currently found in Australia and New Zealand.
Price distribution
The price of a Sambar deer hunt depends on whether you want just to hunt deer to fill the freezer, or to harvest a trophy-book buck. Management hunts that target non-trophy animals start at just under $1,500, while trophy hunts may cost from $4,000 and up, depending on trophy size, and other factors. The most expensive hunts offer a chance to harvest a slam of various introduced deer, or combine a Sambar stag with a Water Buffalo hunt in Australia.
When to hunt Sambar Deer?
In both Australia and New Zealand Sambar can be hunted year round. This deer doesn’t have a clear-cut rutting schedule, and breeding activity can take place at any time of year. However, in the Southern Hemisphere, most stags seem to have antlers in the hard phase from May to September. This is probably the best time to hunt Sambar Deer, especially in Australia, where in the summer the weather can be too hot, and the forest floor a bit too dry and noisy for successful stalking.
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