Sika Deer Hunting in the Czech Republic

Trip length

4 days

Difficulty

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Information

Hunting Japanese Sika Deer in the beautiful mountains near Karlovy Vary.

Hunting Season
July 1 – January 31

Rut Season
October

Destination
Czech Republic – Karlovy Vary Region

Duration
4 days / 3 hunting days

Game
Japanese Sika Deer

Alternative Game
Wild boar, red deer, mouflon, and fallow deer

Transportation
By car or by plane (Prague Airport, Karlovy Vary Airport)

Meals
At the hunting hotel restaurant

Weapons
Hunters use their own firearms exclusively

Accommodation
Traditional hunting hotel located in a hunting area

Hunting Information
Hunting the Japanese sika deer is a truly unique experience, as this species is not native to the region but was introduced by our ancestors. The most spectacular time for the hunt is during the rut in October, when mature stags establish their territories and attract hinds with their characteristic high-pitched calls. These calls are specific to the sika rut and help experienced guides determine whether a stag is young or mature and if it's worth pursuing. Hunts take place in the morning and afternoon, each lasting about 3 hours. The hunting method is mostly spot-and-stalk (still hunting), occasionally combined with stand hunting, depending on the situation and the hunter’s physical condition. Guides often use special whistles to lure stags out of dense vegetation. The rutting season of the sika deer is an extraordinary adventure that every passionate hunter should experience at least once.

Travel Details
The most convenient way to reach the Karlovy Vary region is by car. The accommodation is located in the village of Radošov, right in the heart of the hunting grounds. Hunters are picked up directly from the hotel by their guides, and the hunt begins within minutes. There is also an option to fly directly to Karlovy Vary, although only a few airlines operate this route.

Weather
The weather during the hunt is usually pleasant, as it is early October and daytime temperatures range between 10–12 °C. However, autumn rain is to be expected, so it's important to bring a waterproof jacket and rubber boots.

Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation is provided in a basic hunting lodge situated within the hunting area. It is a simple but clean hotel with a good restaurant and a strong hunting atmosphere, as it is popular among local hunters. Every room is equipped with its own bathroom and toilet. Hunters typically spend much of their time in the hotel restaurant, which is decorated in a traditional hunting style and features a cozy fireplace. Guests can enjoy traditional Czech meals, game specialties, and quality Czech beer.

Itinerary

Hunting sika deer is very special in its own way, as it is not the original animal of our territory, but was imported and used by our ancestors. Of course, the best hunting is during the rutting season, when adult males create their territories and win the favor of the deer with a specific squeak, which is specific for the rutting period of the siku deer. A professional hunting escort can tell by whistling whether it is an older or a young male and whether there is any reason to follow him. Hunting takes place in the morning and in the afternoon and in both cases lasts approximately 3 hours. It is hunted in a combined way - mainly with the so-called pirsh, but in some cases also with a perch. It depends on the situation and the physical capabilities of the hunter. In most cases, the escort also uses a whistle to lure the adult male out of the thickets. Sika deer rut is an exceptional experience and every lover of adventure hunting should go through it at least once.

Dates

We will be happy to prepare a tailor-made offer and date for you.

Difficulty

For trips marked with this type of difficulty, moderate to moderate demands are placed on the hunter's physical condition. However, they are manageable for everyone who likes smaller challenges. We encounter this degree of difficulty mainly in mountain types of hunting, when hunting is mainly at the foot of slopes or in lower mountain locations.