Mouflon or Fallow?

[analog_peninsula]

If you had the option of hunting your choice of mouflon or fallow, which would you choose, and why? I’ve an upcoming trip that is time constrained, and it looks like I’ll be forced to make the decision one way or the other.

 

[Firebird]

I haven’t taken either so I guess which ever I saw first. If I had to pick one I suppose mouflon just because I think it is easier to find opportunities for a good fallow hunt.
Good luck with which you choose!

 

[375Fox]

Fallow deer in the rut is a really unique experience. The deer are very vocal and active. Outside the rut flip a coin if you can’t decide.

 

[steve white]

Mouflon by far! Fallow are more tame than any other deer I have encountered. Mouflon IMO better eating as well, especially with Middle Eastern spices, yum.

 

[375Fox]

Mouflon by far! Fallow are more tame than any other deer I have encountered. Mouflon IMO better eating as well, especially with Middle Eastern spices, yum.

Are you basing that on fallow deer in Texas or free range fallow deer in Europe? Fallow definitely are not a whitetail deer, but I’ve seen mouflon become very tolerant behind a fence also. Both are a highly managed species compared to red stag and roe deer.

 

[HuntingGold]

I hunted both the same week in Croatia. I guess my answer would depend upon the location and situation. Id gladly hunt free range mouflon again in the rocks and cliffs above the Adriatic. Id do that in a heartbeat over the fallow hunt.
However, if I was hunting in Hungary or other locations where the fallow are free-range and in the rut. I'd be all over that.
Best of luck, regardless of what you choose!

 

[steve white]

Are you basing that on fallow deer in Texas or free range fallow deer in Europe? Fallow definitely are not a whitetail deer, but I’ve seen mouflon become very tolerant behind a fence also. Both are a highly managed species compared to red stag and roe deer.

Texas for me, and across the pond for a few commenters on AH
Very few animals are "white tail" wary....

 

[Sabre]

Where will you be hunting them?

I would pick fallow if there is good quality. But, they are both enjoyable. I don't think you go wrong with either one. Go with whichever one captures your interest more.

 

[ftothfadd]

May I ask where you are going to hunt. I would choose muffin if it is done in the mountains, if it is on the flatlands then fallow deer.

 

[Rubberhead]

No doubt for me, Mouflon.

 

[Ryan]

I have hunted both on various ranches and good herds of either can be quite cagey if they've had hunting pressure. This is a tough call, I like them both a lot. No joke, I'd probably flip a coin and not regret the outcome. If you can, make plans for the other next year.