Distinctive Trophy Opportunities on Private Land
Fallow Deer Hunts in Corrigan for hunters looking for a unique and memorable experience on a well-managed East Texas ranch.
Fallow Deer are known for their distinctive palmated antlers and beautiful coat variations, making them one of the most unique game animals you can hunt in Texas. At Stafford Whitetails and Exotics, we carefully manage our Fallow Deer through responsible wildlife practices that promote healthy animals and memorable hunting experiences. From our ranch in Corrigan, we welcome both Texas hunters and visitors looking to enjoy something beyond a traditional Whitetail hunt.
Every guided hunt is tailored to the season, current animal movement, and your hunting experience. Our guides will help you identify mature animals, explain Fallow Deer behavior, and provide support throughout the hunt to ensure a safe, ethical, and enjoyable experience.
Contact us to learn more about current hunt availability and find the option that's right for your next trip to the ranch.
Experience the Difference of a Fallow Deer Hunt
Fallow Deer offer a hunting experience unlike any native Texas game animal. Their unique behavior, striking appearance, and impressive palmated antlers make every hunt both exciting and rewarding. Our guides are familiar with their seasonal movement patterns and will help you identify mature animals while sharing what makes this species so unique.
Whether you're adding something different to your trophy room or simply looking to experience a new style of hunting, a Fallow Deer hunt offers lasting memories and a truly one-of-a-kind opportunity. We take pride in providing ethical, guided hunts in a relaxed setting where hunters of all experience levels feel welcome.
Each hunt includes guide service, access to the ranch, and field recovery assistance. Taxidermy, meat processing, and transportation beyond the ranch are not included. Hunters are responsible for obtaining any licenses or permits required by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
What Property Owners Usually Ask
Hunters new to Fallow Deer often want to understand how these animals compare to native game and what makes a mature buck worth pursuing.
What defines a quality Fallow Deer trophy?
Look for bucks with wide palmation, long brow tines, and even antler development on both sides, typically found in animals aged five years or older that have fully expressed their genetic potential under consistent nutrition and habitat conditions.
How do Fallow Deer behave compared to Whitetail?
Fallow Deer are less nocturnal and more tolerant of open terrain, often feeding during midday hours and showing curiosity rather than immediate flight response when they detect human presence at a distance.
When is the best time to hunt Fallow Deer in Corrigan?
Rutting activity occurs in late September through October in this region, earlier than Whitetail season, with bucks becoming more vocal and visible as they compete for does across the property.
What coat colors can I expect to see?
The ranch's herd includes common, menil, and dark color phases, with some bucks displaying white spotting that persists year-round and others showing solid brown or black coats depending on individual genetics.
How close do shots typically occur?
The open nature of Fallow Deer habitat and their herd behavior often produces shot opportunities between 100 and 200 yards, requiring hunters to be proficient with their rifle at distances that may exceed typical Whitetail encounters in heavy cover.
Stafford Whitetails and Exotics maintains Fallow Deer hunting opportunities based on herd management objectives and animal availability throughout the season. Reach out to the ranch in Corrigan to discuss scheduling and current buck quality available for harvest.