I am considering a trip to the U. K. to hunt deer. It seems to me that roe are judged by the weight? of the antlers, is this true? I have seen trophy size such as 350, 450, and 550. Would someone give me an idea what sizes that these numbers represent? Also, what size is considered a represenative animal and what is considered a 'real' trophy? Obviously pictures would be appreciated. What months are considered the best for roe hunting? thanks, capt david

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Originally posted by captdavid:
I am considering a trip to the U. K. to hunt deer. It seems to me that roe are judged by the weight? of the antlers, is this true? I have seen trophy size such as 350, 450, and 550. Would someone give me an idea what sizes that these numbers represent?

In Continental Europe (plus UK?), the most common way to measure the size of a roe trophy is by weight of antlers in grams, with upper skull (lower jaw removed) 24 hours after boiling and cleaning. I believe there is a 90 grams deduction if the upper skull is not cut, and still has the teeth attached?

There are other ways of measuring trophies used in countries such as the Czech Republic and much of former Yugoslavia. In those countries, the measurement is based on CIC (Conseille Internationalle de Chasse - the Pan-European hunting association) point system. This is a bit like the US B&C or SCI systems - i.e. score points are awarded based on number and length of points, main beam, weight, pearling etc etc.

Apart from the fact that it is hard to express the incredible variation possible for a trophy in a single value (e.g weight), a 350 gram trophy is a pretty respectable roe. 450 would be darn good, and 500 gram is often considered the "dream measure" - much like a 30" mule deer, or a 40" sheep... Not that 500 gram is unattainable, but it is not found in every hedgerow either, and would normally be a very nice head indeed.

The UK has some of Europe's largest roe trophies, so if you are looking for a good head, not a bad choice of destination.

- mike

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Originally posted by captdavid:
I am considering a trip to the U. K. to hunt deer. It seems to me that roe are judged by the weight? of the antlers, is this true? I have seen trophy size such as 350, 450, and 550. Would someone give me an idea what sizes that these numbers represent? Also, what size is considered a represenative animal and what is considered a 'real' trophy? Obviously pictures would be appreciated. What months are considered the best for roe hunting? thanks, capt david

I do highly recommend hunting in scotland. Trophies are maybe not the best but the hunting is very nice. Very nice landscape and room to stalk. If you go in august you could hunt for roedeer and red stag.

Roe deer are best in my opinion stalked in may early june there antlers will be coloured and they might even be in there red coat looking there best. If you are looking for a real chance at a medal then fife and parts of Aberdeanshire have the biggest trophy,s .
Any good six point animal near the nine inch or 21 cm is a good animal but for medals you need weight and stile. 400 will make bronze 500 make silver 600 gold. Ps there are big beast in other places and at a real deal price.
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