Roe deer hunt 2026

[mark-hunter]

For our European friends, you have no idea how fortunate you are until you have dealt with and old rutting Odocoileus Virginianus.

Well, we got the legacy of Odocoileus Virginianus, in the form Fasciola Vagna. (giant liver fluke)

With several successful, unsuccessful or low success introductions of white tail in few countries in Europe, we managed to import the giant liver fluke with white tail.

Giant liver fluke crossed the border, and is very present in one of the areas where I hunt roe deer.
The fluke kills roe deer, and decimates the population.

We also reintroduced the European beaver, who makes a mess with its dams on drain channels on flood plains and crop fields, and once the plains are flooded, thanks to beaver dams, the fluke spreads all over. And beaver, of course, is protected by law.

Some medicine profilax for roe deer is possible when applied on corn feeders, but with limited effect
Red deer, in general survives the fluke, but looses the mass, antlers are weak, etc.

However, white tail remains as one of mine great wishes to hunt in the natural habitat somewhere in USA, free range. I still keep postponing this, having African safari priorities and having not too much of spare time for other international trips.

 

[Miletic]

Well, we got the legacy of Odocoileus Virginianus, in the form Fasciola Vagna. (giant liver fluke)

With several successful, unsuccessful or low success introductions of white tail in few countries in Europe, we managed to import the giant liver fluke with white tail.

Giant liver fluke crossed the border, and is very present in one of the areas where I hunt roe deer.
The fluke kills roe deer, and decimates the population.

We also reintroduced the European beaver, who makes a mess with its dams on drain channels on flood plains and crop fields, and once the plains are flooded, thanks to beaver dams, the fluke spreads all over. And beaver, of course, is protected by law.

Some medicine profilax for roe deer is possible when applied on corn feeders, but with limited effect
Red deer, in general survives the fluke, but looses the mass, antlers are weak, etc.

However, white tail remains as one of mine great wishes to hunt in the natural habitat somewhere in USA, free range. I still keep postponing this, having African safari priorities and having not too much of spare time for other international trips.

Yes,liver fluke arrived in the Karađorđevo Serbia hunting ground many years ago, when white-tailed deer were imported. I had the opportunity to see them in that hunting ground. However, it can be kept under control, but when it comes to floodplains, it is difficult

 

[Red Leg]

I'm surprised they weren't good. They usually prepare excellent food in Croatia. Especially in Dubrovnik. But probably it can happen to everyone. I hope you had a good time the rest of the time

Wasn't the country or the restaurant - the main course was excellent. It was the oysters. I grew up on the Gulf Coast and have traveled extensively. We have a couple of fine restaurants here in Georgetown, much less Austin, always with an excellent fresh selection from the East coast and the Gulf. These closely resembled some Pacific coast oysters that tend have a very heavy taste. They also did not provide a dipping sauce with them so as to not hide the flavor. In that, they absolutely succeeded. They were so bad I devoted a full page to the experience in our photo journal!

However, the restaurant and Dubrovnik were enchanting.

 

[Red Leg]

Well, we got the legacy of Odocoileus Virginianus, in the form Fasciola Vagna. (giant liver fluke)

With several successful, unsuccessful or low success introductions of white tail in few countries in Europe, we managed to import the giant liver fluke with white tail.

Giant liver fluke crossed the border, and is very present in one of the areas where I hunt roe deer.
The fluke kills roe deer, and decimates the population.

We also reintroduced the European beaver, who makes a mess with its dams on drain channels on flood plains and crop fields, and once the plains are flooded, thanks to beaver dams, the fluke spreads all over. And beaver, of course, is protected by law.

Some medicine profilax for roe deer is possible when applied on corn feeders, but with limited effect
Red deer, in general survives the fluke, but looses the mass, antlers are weak, etc.

However, white tail remains as one of mine great wishes to hunt in the natural habitat somewhere in USA, free range. I still keep postponing this, having African safari priorities and having not too much of spare time for other international trips.

As we were driving through the farmland around Zagreb, I commented to our outfitter that it looked like ideal roe deer habitat. He replied that though it was ideal habitat, the liver fluke from imported whitetails had virtually wiped out the roe deer in that region.

 

[Miletic]

Wasn't the country or the restaurant - the main course was excellent. It was the oysters. I grew up on the Gulf Coast and have traveled extensively. We have a couple of fine restaurants here in Georgetown, much less Austin, always with an excellent fresh selection from the East coast and the Gulf. These closely resembled some Pacific coast oysters that tend have a very heavy taste. They also did not provide a dipping sauce with them so as to not hide the flavor. In that, they absolutely succeeded. They were so bad I devoted a full page to the experience in our photo journal!

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However, the restaurant and Dubrovnik were enchanting.View attachment 778042

Wasn't the country or the restaurant - the main course was excellent. It was the oysters. I grew up on the Gulf Coast and have traveled extensively. We have a couple of fine restaurants here in Georgetown, much less Austin, always with an excellent fresh selection from the East coast and the Gulf. These closely resembled some Pacific coast oysters that tend have a very heavy taste. They also did not provide a dipping sauce with them so as to not hide the flavor. In that, they absolutely succeeded. They were so bad I devoted a full page to the experience in our photo journal!

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However, the restaurant and Dubrovnik were enchanting.View attachment 778042

Wasn't the country or the restaurant - the main course was excellent. It was the oysters. I grew up on the Gulf Coast and have traveled extensively. We have a couple of fine restaurants here in Georgetown, much less Austin, always with an excellent fresh selection from the East coast and the Gulf. These closely resembled some Pacific coast oysters that tend have a very heavy taste. They also did not provide a dipping sauce with them so as to not hide the flavor. In that, they absolutely succeeded. They were so bad I devoted a full page to the experience in our photo journal!

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However, the restaurant and Dubrovnik were enchanting.View attachment 778042

It happens. Maybe an inexperienced new cook has arrived. But well, he redeemed himself with the main course

 

[Red Leg]

It happens. Maybe an inexperienced new cook has arrived. But well, he redeemed himself with the main course

Since they were not cooked but were raw on the half shell, I do not think the chef had much to do with it. They also didn't kill me, so I have to assume they were freshly harvested. They simply were terrible, strong tasting shellfish that you could not give away at an oyster bar in this country, much less a fine restaurant.

 

[Miletic]

Since they were not cooked but were raw on the half shell, I do not think the chef had much to do with it. They also didn't kill me, so I have to assume they were freshly harvested. They simply were terrible, strong tasting shellfish that you could not give away at an oyster bar in this country, much less a fine restaurant.

Then I have to do my best to prepare a good lamb and save the face of the Eastern EU

 

[Miletic]

 

[Miletic]

 

[Miletic]

Serbia
Despotovac
Mid-season

 

[Kalthoff]

May I ask a question, please?
Are they really as good on the table as is claimed?

Roe deer venison taste markedly different from the cows/pigs/poultry most people are accustomed to eating. People who tend to frown upon an unfamiliar taste, are likely to do so when served roe deer.

It is very special to be able to serve fresh Roe Buck venison from mid May until mid July, ie. during summertime. The warm weather calls for quite different recipes and sidings, than wintertime.

 

[Miletic]

Roe deer venison taste markedly different from the cows/pigs/poultry most people are accustomed to eating. People who tend to frown upon an unfamiliar taste, are likely to do so when served roe deer.

It is very special to be able to serve fresh Roe Buck venison from mid May until mid July, ie. during summertime. The warm weather calls for quite different recipes and sidings, than wintertime.

For me,the best taste from meat have a Daniel dear

 

[Miletic]

This evening. Only a sunset

 

[Miletic]

Last night (using a decoy)

 

[DieJager]

Couple hours ago, last light. Called him in with a roe deer call. The rut is in full swing.

Shot with RWS classic ID in 7x64

 

[Miletic]

Couple hours ago, last light. Called him in with a roe deer call. The rut is in full swing.

Shot with RWS classic ID in 7x64

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For me, there is no better hunting than the one done with a decoy

Waidmannsheil!

 

[DieJager]

For me, there is no better hunting than the one done with a decoy

Waidmannsheil!

Wmd!

 

[DieJager]

For me, there is no better hunting than the one done with a decoy

Waidmannsheil!

Just trying to help so not me being a smart ass, English isn't my first language either. You mean hunting with a call and not a decoy. I've never heard people in Europe hunting deer with a decoy. In America yes.

Which call do you use? I use the Buttolo.

 

[Miletic]

I don't know another name in English. (Decoy - sound decoy for deer Buttolo,Hubertus...)
Personally, I don't like Buttolo, I use a small wooden Hubertus

 

[Miletic]

Just trying to help so not me being a smart ass, English isn't my first language either. You mean hunting with a call and not a decoy. I've never heard people in Europe hunting deer with a decoy. In America yes.

Which call do you use? I use the Buttolo.