BIG GAME · STALKING
Fallow deer hunting in the lowlands
Estate-managed habitat with strong fallow density, gentle walking terrain, and a trophy programme aimed at the CIC silver-and-gold bracket. The rut runs from mid-October through early November.
- Duration2 or 3 days
- Hunters1–4
- MethodStalking
- RutMid-Oct–early Nov
- HabitatEstate forest
- DifficultyModerate
ABOUT THE HUNT
What to expect
Fallow deer (Dama dama) were reintroduced to Romanian estate land in the 19th century and have prospered. We work two privately managed estates in the Transylvanian lowlands where decades of habitat work produce reliable CIC-silver bucks and an occasional gold.
The hunt is conducted on foot from late afternoon to last light, with morning sessions optional. Stand-hunting from high seats is available if knees prefer it. The October rut is the prime window — bucks call from open clearings and follow the does into shooting range.
This is a sensible second hunt for clients combining wild boar or red deer with a higher-density species — most international hunters take their fallow buck inside 36 hours.
Good to know
Oradea, Cluj, or Timișoara — whichever is closest to your hunting zone. Airport transfer arranged on request (not included in the package).
Hotel, guesthouse, or hunting cabin — depending on your hunting zone.
Common Romanian choices: .270 Win, .30-06 for 100–200 m shots through mixed open-and-treed terrain. High-seat or walked-up.
Rifles, shotguns, and ammunition can be rented on site — bring a valid hunting permit from your home country and we’ll sort the rest at booking.
Standard stalking kit — lighter than mountain hunts. Layered fleece, sturdy boots, binoculars.
High-success second species on a Carpathian trip — most clients take their fallow buck inside 36 hours.
Choose a package
2-day stalk
Short estate visit — high success rate
from1,040EUR
Non-hunting companion: 3 nights × 170 EUR = 510 EUR
- 2 days of guided stalking (afternoon + dawn)
- 3 nights of accommodation (hotel, guesthouse, or hunting cabin)
Not included
- Travel to and from Romania
- Airport transfer
- Rifle rental service
- Alcoholic drinks
- Trophy fees + preparation — per the trophy-prices table
- Personal hunting gear
3-day stalk
Longer window — pairs well with wild boar add-on
from1,420EUR
Non-hunting companion: 4 nights × 170 EUR = 680 EUR
- 3 days of guided stalking
- 4 nights of accommodation (hotel, guesthouse, or hunting cabin)
Not included
- Travel to and from Romania
- Airport transfer
- Rifle rental service
- Alcoholic drinks
- Trophy fees + preparation — per the trophy-prices table
- Personal hunting gear
WHAT EVERY PACKAGE COVERS
Included services
The same ten services are part of every hunting package on our calendar — paperwork, hospitality, and on-the-ground organisation handled end-to-end.
- Lodge accommodationHotel, guesthouse, or hunting cabin — venue depends on the hunting zone.
- Full pensionThree meals a day, traditional regional cooking, non-alcoholic drinks throughout.
- Hunting permitRomanian hunting permit filed on your behalf before arrival.
- Temporary firearm permitTemporary import + hunting-firearm permit for the duration of your stay.
- Official hunting invitationIssued by us; the document your home authority needs to clear travel.
- Border-crossing assistanceEntry and exit, from rifle paperwork to customs questions.
- Hunting organisation on the groundBeat selection, hide setup, drives, scouting — handled by our team daily.
- Dedicated translatorEnglish, German, or French speaker present at every briefing and drive.
- Specialised technical staffForester, professional guide, beater team where the hunt format calls for one.
- Internal transport on the hunting ground4×4 / minibus inside the hunting area; transfers between lodge and beats.
Not included: travel to and from Romania (airport pickup can be arranged at cost), ammunition, trophy fees and trophy preparation per the published trophy-prices table, optional firearm / optic rentals, and alcoholic drinks beyond the welcome dinner.
WHERE YOU HUNT
Where this hunt takes place
Where this package puts you in Romania, and what the country is like there.
- Transylvania
- Muntenia & Oltenia
- Crișana & Banat
Transylvania
10 counties
Hunting in Transylvania, the heart of the Romanian tradition — brown bear, red deer, chamois, boar and roe in highland forest and alpine meadow.
Explore the region
Muntenia & Oltenia
16 counties
Hunting in Wallachia, southern Romania — Danube waterfowl and pheasant on the lakes and field edges, plus wild boar, red deer and chamois in the Gorj mountains.
Explore the region
Crișana & Banat
5 counties
Hunting in Crișana and the Banat, our home region in western Romania — Apuseni karst forest and game-rich lowland for boar, red deer, roe and mouflon.
Explore the region
HUNTING SEASONS
When the season opens
Both the gov-regulated opening window and the prime sub-window when this hunt produces the best trophies and the densest action.
10 Oct – 1 Dec
10 Oct – 1 Dec
Peak trophy quality and activity inside the legal window.
- Firearms only — bows and crossbows are not lawful hunting means in Romania.
- Thermal and night-vision sights are not permitted for this species.
Reference dates only. The Romanian Ministry of Environment's annual hunting order is authoritative; quotas for derogation species (bear, wolf, lynx) shift independently. We confirm the operative rules at booking.
WHAT HUNTERS SAY
What hunters say about this hunt
“Florin took me on my first proper deer hunt. I struggled early on — long shots, a few misses — but he kept me calm and wouldn’t let me give up. On our last morning we found the big buck, and this time I made the shot. My first deer ever, and a lot of the credit goes to Florin. He looked after us from start to finish, and by the end of the trip I’d gained a trophy and a friend. I’ll be back for wild boar. Thank you, Florin, for an unforgettable hunt in Romania.”
Tony🇺🇸Fallow Deer Stalk
“Hunting with Florin was everything I’d hoped for. He met us at the airport with a big smile, the lodge was comfortable and the three-course dinners were genuinely outstanding, and every day was well organised without ever feeling rushed. Both of us took exactly the fallow bucks we’d been hoping for. It was the trip of a lifetime — I’m already planning to come back for wild boar. If you’re looking for a guide in Romania, you’ve found him.”
Alex🇺🇸Fallow Deer Stalk
TROPHY PRICING
Trophy prices
The trophy is never included in the package — every trophy fee, preparation charge, and penalty is billed from the table below. The package above covers the hunt, lodge, meals, permit, transport, and translator only.
Trophy prices
| Trophy weight (kg) | Price | Over base |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.00 | 325 € | – |
| 2.01 – 2.50 | 575 € | – |
| 2.51 – 3.00 | 850 € | +3 € / 10 g |
| 3.01 – 3.50 | 1,000 € | +15 € / 10 g |
| 3.51 – 4.00 | 1,750 € | +17 € / 10 g |
| 4.01 – 4.50 | 2,600 € | +25 € / 10 g |
| 4.51 + | 3,850 € | +30 € / 10 g |
Penalties
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missed shot penalty | 100 € |
| Wounded but not recovered | 300 € |
Optional services
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Temporary hunting permit | 50 € |
| Trophy preparation | 50 € |
| Fallow deer hide | 100 € |
Trophy fees, preparation, and penalties are always billed separately from the package price — no fee is ever hidden inside the package.
FROM THE FIELD
Trophy wall
Recent trophies from this programme. Click any photo to see it full size.
FROM THE JOURNAL
Read more in the Journal
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what hunters ask before booking this hunt. The full terms are on the Rules & Conditions page.
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