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(Dama dama)

The ancestral form of the fallow deer, the Persian fallow deer (Dama dama mesopotamica), originates from Iran. In Europe, the European fallow deer (Dama dama dama) was originally native to Greece but was introduced to other European countries at a very early stage by the Romans. The fallow deer is a medium-sized species of true deer. It can reach shoulder heights of up to 110 cm and live weights of up to 120 kg.

Older stags are typically solitary; otherwise, fallow deer live in herds separated by sex. This diurnal game species is not particularly sedentary and is relatively resilient to disturbances. During the rut, the hinds (Kahlwild) travel to the rutting grounds. The strongest stags defend their rutting pits (Brunftkuhlen) there and wait for the females.

Fallow deer possess better eyesight than most other species of hoofed game (Schalenwild), but their sense of hearing is less developed. The summer coat is reddish-brown with white spots and a black dorsal stripe, whereas the winter coat is darker and lacks spots. Individual animals with completely white or black coats also occur occasionally.a

(Antilope cervicapra)

Like the chital (axis deer), the blackbuck is originally native to India. It can reach live weights of up to 40 kg. A striking feature is the spirally twisted horns, which can grow up to 70 cm in length.

(Cervus elaphus)

The red deer is a widespread species belonging to the true deer family. Its primary ranges extend across large parts of Europe, and it has also been successfully introduced into several regions of South and North America, as well as New Zealand. Due to the high adaptability of this game species, red deer inhabit many diverse environments. Strong populations can be found in densely forested low and high mountain ranges, the nearly treeless landscapes of Scotland, the damp river floodplains of Southeastern Europe, and the hot, dry lowlands of Spain.

Depending on the habitat and the availability of forage, red deer can reach live weights of up to 350 kg and shoulder heights of up to 150 cm.

The hinds (Alttiere) form female herds (Kahlwildrudel) together with yearling hinds (Schmaltiere), yearling stags (Schmalspießer), and calves. Younger stags also form smaller bachelor groups, whereas the older stags spend most of the year roaming alone or accompanied by a single, subordinate stag (Beihirsch). During the rut, the strongest stags claim and defend a harem of females. The distinctive roaring of the stags can be heard from afar during this time and is an impressive spectacle of nature. The antler trophy varies significantly in points and mass depending on the habitat. The red deer has a highly developed sense of smell, hearing, and sight.

(Sus scrofa)

The wild boar belongs to the family of Old World or true pigs. Due to its exceptionally high adaptability, it is found continuously from Europe to Southeast Asia. Furthermore, there are also substantial populations in North Africa, making the wild boar one of the most widely distributed game species in the world. The intensification of agriculture in particular has contributed to the widespread distribution and population growth of the wild boar. Depending on the habitat, they can reach live weights of up to 350 kg and shoulder heights of up to 120 cm.

Wild boars possess a highly developed social structure and live in small to large sounders. These groups usually consist of several sows, yearlings, and piglets, and are led by an experienced matriarch (Leitbache). Older boars (Keiler) are generally solitary and only seek out the proximity of the sounders during the breeding season (Rauschzeit).

High intelligence, along with an excellent sense of smell and hearing, makes hunting wild boar a constant challenge. This is precisely what constitutes its unique appeal.

(Bubalus arnee)

Wild water buffalo are now found only in small, isolated populations in Nepal, Bhutan, and a few states in India. However, following their introduction centuries ago, the Australian population in Arnhem Land in particular has developed into a viable, huntable population. The total population there is currently estimated at over 12,000 individuals.

Comparable in size to the African Cape buffalo, they can reach live weights between 700 kg and 1,000 kg. Both sexes carry wide-spreading horns that typically grow backward in a crescent shape. Trophies are scored using the SCI (Safari Club International) formula. Since this system is unfamiliar to most European hunters, the following horn lengths serve as a general guideline: a total spread between 40 inches and 45 inches (approx. 101 cm to 115 cm) is considered a good trophy, while top-tier trophies can exceed 50 inches (1.27 m).