How To Plan Fallow Deer Hunts

By: Dennis Smithers, Jr.

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Have you ever wanted to know how to plan fallow deer hunts? Knowing where to book your hunt is the first step in harvesting a beautiful trophy fallow deer.

  1. Research exotic hunting preserves. Fallow deer are considered an exotic animal to North America. Exotic hunting preserves, also known as lodges, are abundant in the United States. Tennessee is a great place to start your search. 
  2. Book your hunt. After careful research on available exotic hunting lodges offering fallow deer hunts, you must pay a required non-refundable deposit fee up front in order to secure your hunting dates. Deposits are subtracted from the total price of the hunt. After harvesting your trophy, the remaining hunting fee is due.
  3. Be selective while hunting. Most exotic hunting lodges offering fallow deer hunts have a no kill, no pay policy. In addition, the hunting price often reflects any fallow deer you choose to claim. Therefore, waiting to take the largest trophy possible for your money should be your objective.

 Tips:

  • Book your fallow deer hunt with a lodge offering packaged deals. The best economic fallow deer hunting package includes license, two days, three nights lodging, meals, animal dressing, processing, and guide service.
  • Most lodges allow non-hunters to accompany you for a small fee. This accommodation is great for family members and friends to witness your hunt.
  • Exotic hunting preserves usually offer great taxidermy services, most often performed by a master taxidermist.

Warning:

  • Adhere to all lodge rules and regulations as they are strictly enforced. Failure to abide will result in termination of your fallow deer hunt.
Posted on: Jul. 20, 2010