Inhabits forests and parklands, weighs about 12 stone.
Scottish Season for bucks: 1 August–30 April; for does: 21 October–15 February. Best time for eating bucks: October to November; for does: December to February. Sika Deer: Stag weighs 6-7 stone; Hind: 4½ –5 stone.
Scottish Season for stags: 1 August–30 April; for hinds: 21 October–15 February.
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