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JAPANESE SIKA

Description

A medium size deer, height to the shoulder about 34 - 36 inches, weight 150 - 180 Ibs. The coat colour in the summer is chestnut red with white spots, turning grey-black in the winter.

AXIS DEER

Description

A medium size deer, height to the shoulder about 32 - 36 inches, weight 150 - 200 Ibs. The coat colour is a bright reddish beige with white spots which are very prominent.

Antlers

On a mature stag these should have 8 points but can have more.

Antlers

On a mature stag the antlers should have 3 points per side but can have extra tines, but these are usually small.

Best Time to Hunt

Late September through to December.

Best Time to Hunt

Late August through to the end of December.

Hunting Area

England and Scotland.

Hunting Area

England and Scotland.

Rut

Late September/October.

Rut

There is no fixed mating time

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