Fallow deer hunting revolves around the rutting season, which runs from mid‑March through mid‑April. During this short period bucks are extremely vocal—grunting calls echo through the caldén forest and open meadows, and fights between rival males can last for hours. Guides locate bucks by sound at dawn, then stalk through scrub or set up near wallows to call them within range; shots are typically taken at 100–150 yards. After the rut, hunting continues until mid‑September when bucks begin to shed their antlers.

As an introduced species, fallow deer are managed under provincial game regulations to avoid overpopulation and habitat damage. Outfitters such as TGB Outfitters report that careful habitat management and limited harvests maintain healthy herds. Hunters must obtain licences and may only harvest bucks during the rut and pre‑shed period to ensure the herd’s reproductive capacity. Because fallow deer are non‑native, wildlife agencies monitor numbers to prevent competition with native fauna while still allowing hunters to enjoy this classic European trophy.