Red Deer in Spring | Behaviour, Habitat & Hunting Tactics

Spring brings some of the biggest changes in red deer behaviour throughout the year. From fresh feed appearing across the hills to stags growing velvet antlers and hinds shedding their Winter coats, there's alot happening with New Zealand's red deer during Spring. In this video, we're taking a closer look at how red deer behave through Spring, the habitats and terrain they favour, how their feeding and movement patterns change, and what all of this means when it comes to finding and hunting them. As the country starts greening up, deer have more feeding opportunities, and areas that were producing consistently through Winter can suddenly go quiet. Understanding how red deer respond to these seasonal changes can make a real difference when deciding where to glass, where to place game cameras, and how to approach a hunt. We'll also at the physical changes happening with red deer during Spring, including hinds moulting their Winter coats and stags growing new antlers in velvet, with footage of several different age classes. Whether you're hunting red deer on public land, private farmland, or simply trying to better understand their behaviour, this breakdown is all about using what we know about the animals and their environment to make better hunting decisions. If you're interested in red deer behaviour, deer hunting tactics, game camera strategies, and practical hunting knowledge from New Zealand, consider subscribing to JC HUNTING. HUNT NZ WITH ME #reddeer #deerhunting #nzhunting