The first thing you need to know about fallow deer is that they are not like other deer. The good thing is, thing book will not only tell you the differences but will tell you how to best hunt this special type of deer.
A bit of background on the fallow deer: There are 12 main herds throughout New Zealand, they even had them on the Hauraki Gulf islands around Auckland. The herds range from Kaipara in the North Island down to Hokonui Hills. They were first introduced here in 1860 and although their numbers are bigger now, they are still nowhere near as widespread as red deer.
Their somewhat unique antlers even though they are the most widely distributed species in New Zealand, the differences that set them apart from red deer or sika, make hunting these deer a novel experience for many New Zealand hunters.
Author, Howard Egan, is renown amongst the fallow deer community. He has been hunting them for most of his life and has farmed them himself for over ten years. His book will help even the most seasoned deer hunter understand what you need to know to get one of these on your wall.
Within the hunting tips, Egan’s book teaches you about the animal itself. His personal expertise and knowledge in this area is clearly demonstrated throughout the book. Most enjoyable for the hunters out there will be the many interesting and entertaining stories dispersed throughout.
Most readers will turn to the trophy section to see the best looking mounts and conveniently there is also a section on head skinning your kill as well.
This book will be a great stocking filler for the hunter or wannabe hunter in your family this Christmas.
