Close seasons for deer in Scotland

Effective from October 2023 there has been no close season for male deer (all species) in Scotland. The statutory close seasons for female deer species in Scotland are shown below:

Red Deer stags None
  hinds 16 February to 20 October
     
Sika Deer stags None
  hinds 16 February to 20 October
     
Fallow Deer bucks None
  does 16 February to 20 October
     
Roe Deer bucks None
  does 1 April to 20 October