Perhaps one of the most exciting and rewarding hunts at Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch is the pursuit of Fallow deer. Their distinctive antlers and varied coat make them an alluring trophy hunt prize. When it comes to exotic hunts, Fallow deer offer a challenge that delivers excitement every time. Our experienced guides employ skilled strategies for getting Fallow deer in your sights and Cotton Mesa Ranch stands as the premier Texas hunting location to give you the adventure of a lifetime!
What to Expect When Hunting Fallow Deer at Cotton Mesa Ranch
At Cotton Mesa Ranch, we have a thriving breeding herd that offers a challenging and exciting hunt. Most of our clients are looking for the opportunity to bag trophy bucks in all color phases and we aim to meet those expectations. If you’re looking for a trophy to mount, Fallow deer bucks can retain their antlers as late as March. As an exotic species, there is no designated Fallow deer hunting season and they are available year-round, although arguably, the best time to hunt Fallow deer is September or October at Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch. Although, fallow deer Texas summer hunting does offer a tantalizing prize!
Fallow deer, as with most deer species, are wary and have keen senses. Silent approaches or strategically placed blinds are an imperative part of success when hunting Fallow deer. They are most active during the early mornings and late evenings, so your guide will do the necessary legwork to locate the herd and plan an appropriate hunting schedule. You’ll be delivered to your scouted hunting grounds via 4 wheel drive UTVs, where you’ll have ample opportunity to bag that trophy Fallow buck you’ve been waiting on.
For planning purposes, be aware that you’ll need to bring your own bolt action rifle and ammo. Included in your hunt is lodging at our comfortable lodge along with 3 gourmet meals a day. Our experienced guides will take care of any scouting and will deliver you to your desired exotic hunt via 4 wheel drive UTV. Complete with comfortable blinds and well-placed feeders, you’re sure to bag a trophy Fallow deer buck! After you’ve dominated the hunt, we’ll take care of the gutting, skinning, and deboning (as needed) while you relax and enjoy a fantastic meal with others at our lodge. If you’d like taxidermy or meat processing, we will happily arrange for it with a trusted company, although this is not included in your hunt with us.
Fallow Deer Hunting Information
Fallow deer came to various countries including the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and South American from the Mediterranean through introduced populations. They are currently thriving across the world and are not considered a threatened species. Fallow deer are an exceptional deer specimen, known for their array of coat colors from chocolate brown to white and spotted. They have impressive racks featuring a palmate shape with wide, shovel-shaped antlers. Female Fallow deer average between 80 to 130 pounds while bucks usually weigh between 130 to 220 pounds. With impressive, unique antlers, taking down a trophy buck Fallow deer is quite an accomplishment.
For more information on Exotic Fallow Hunts in Texas, contact us at (903) 654-3416!
