Thread: Heads

Originally Posted by Stickbow

Something about fallow antlers, I just love! I have always loved palmations. I have yet to get a decent fallow deer, though i stayed in Dunedin for 6 years and hunted the Blue-mountains, but hopefully in Nelson where i live now I can get on a few of them.

@Stickbow, this is a great time to get them. They are now in their "boys groups" so there is a good chance you will see several bucks together. You just need to suss where they are. They will be in good cover that is close to grass. These 2 were in a group of 4. They came out of thick scrub right on dark and onto very good grass, so you need some patience and a good 'scope. Interestingly, they seemed just as interested in sparring and playing as they were eating. But they had all night for feeding.
Also, if undisturbed they will stay in the same spot and feed in the same area for a long time, so long as there is enough tucker.