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Scotland’s deer stalking season offers a unique insight into the dichotomous struggle between a culture deeply rooted in proud tradition and a modern forward thinking people.Stalking red or roe deer is often a great means of gaining an insight into Scotland’s beautiful scenery as well as culture. During a deer stalking holiday, you may spend time wandering through mountains, forests as well as glens whilst hunting for deer.Originally forest dwellers, though now found living on mountains or in dales, the Red Deer are Scotland’s biggest land animals, and are the most commonly hunted breed in Caledonia. Only the male, or stag, has antlers, and it stands tall at an impressive 4 feet in height, weighing in at around 120 kgs.Whilst the red stag deer stalking Scotland season officially runs from July 1, until October 20 (the hind season runs from October 21, until February 15), every hunting estate typically sets its own stalking season. If you are interested in taking part in a shoot then it is always advisable to contact a sporting estate well in advance. The roe deer buck stalking season runs concurrently with the red stags, but the roe doe season runs for an additional 6 weeks, from October 21 until March 31. Numerous deer stalking locations are frequently by hill walkers. With a little forward planning, hill-walkers and deer stalkers can easily find the way to combine both pastimes.So, if you enjoy hill-walking be sure to check where and when shoots are to be held to avoid unwittingly wandering into a hunt.