Roe Deer - The forest sprite
The roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is a mammal species from the Cervidae family. It is the smallest cervid in Eurasia. Spain stands out as the European epicenter for roe deer stalking, harboring an abundant population and offering high-quality trophies across its varied regions.
The roe deer is a tremendously adaptive animal, capable of living both in dense forests and in wide meadows. Unlike most European cervids, it is a solitary species with great adaptive capacity. It inhabits a wide variety of latitudes and altitudes, habitat types throughout its distribution range, and plant species it consumes.
Roe deer stalking is one of the hunting modalities that stirs the most passion among hunters. It is also commonly called "the forest sprite" due to its elusive and stealthy nature.
Characteristics
The roe deer is the smallest cervid in Europe. Males develop deciduous antlers that renew annually, typically with three points. Their coat changes with the seasons.
Distribution and habitat in Spain
The roe deer has a very wide distribution in Europe. Roe deer hunting takes place in various regions of Spain, each offering unique characteristics and valuable ecosystems for the practice of hunting.
Hunting season
The roe deer hunting season in Spain varies depending on the autonomous community. Generally, male roe deer hunting takes place during spring, from April to July, taking advantage of the rutting period when animals are more active and easier to locate. Female hunting is usually allowed in autumn and winter, from October to February.
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