Red Stag

The Red Deer is not an original South African wild species. It is imported from Europe in the early colonization of South Africa.

Red Deer is primarily a grazer, and is very adaptable to most habitats. Especially in the Eastern Cape in South Africa, there is a good population of Red Deer.

Only the males have antlers. They shed its antlers annually in the early spring. Red Deers come into the rutting season during March and April.

Regarding the choice of rifle calibre, then everything from 0.270 to .30-06, will be excellent for the purpose.

 
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Facts

  • NAME: RED DEER

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: CERVUS ELAPHUS

  • WEIGHT MALE: 160-240 KG

  • WEIGHT FEMALE: 120-170 KG

  • SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 130 CM

  • SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 120 CM

  • MATING SEASON: MARCH / APRIL

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