New Fallow Deer Trophy Record Set in Western Hungary
December 7, 2024
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On October 18, a Czech hunter set a new Hungarian fallow deer record at the Bakony-Vad Hunting Company near Veszprémvarsány (western Hungary). The mature, gold-medal-winning bull, with a trophy weight of 6.87 kilograms, surpassed the previous record, marking a significant achievement in Hungary’s fallow deer management.
The bull’s trophy was first evaluated by the Győr-Moson-Sopron County Government Office, with a score of 234.96 CIC points and an estimated age of 13. The National Trophy Judging Board later confirmed a score of 240.41 CIC points.
This new score has the potential to set a world record, pending evaluation by the international trophy judging committee.
Fact
The CIC (International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation) uses a points-based system to evaluate trophies based on various criteria, including antler or horn size, symmetry, and overall condition. The trophy is scored in different categories such as circumference, length, and other features. CIC evaluations are a respected standard worldwide for measuring the quality of hunting trophies.
The record-setting bull is a testament to the success of the Bakony-Vad Hunting Association’s fallow deer management, which has consistently produced world-class trophies. In recent years, the association has seen notable results, including high-scoring trophies taken in 2020 and 2022. The Bakony region’s management practices have pushed the previously unthinkable boundary of seven kilograms.
Hungarian checkers represent 60% of the top 50 trophies in the current world ranking.
The current record holder was harvested in the forest of Gúth (northern Hungary) in 2002 with a trophy weighing 5.73 kg and worth 237.63 CIC points.
Fallow deer (Dama dama). Photo: Pixabay
Fallow deer hunting in Hungary begins in October, when the forests display their vibrant colors. The most rewarding methods are stalking and tinkering, especially during the barking season when excited bulls can be hunted throughout the day. Fallow deer are typically hunted after the rut, with excellent trophies also obtainable through herding hunts.
Hungary’s commitment to world-class fallow deer management is evident in Bakony-Vad’s habitat development, stock control, and conservation efforts. The country’s success in producing exceptional fallow deer trophies has strengthened Hungary’s reputation as a global leader in game management.
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Via MTI, naturhun.hu, nimrodhunting.com; Featured Image: Pixabay
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