October is the Fallow rut, which traditional builds throughout the month before ending suddenly in early November. Late rut can at times see a degree of antler damage.

- October Fallow rut hunts coincide very well with early season Mouflon hunts.
- Red Stag and Wild boar can also be taken as targets of opportunity.
- Roe deer season is closed.

These hunts come standard at 5 days (x10 outings) with a total of x5 morning and x5 evening outings. Greet your guide each morning and afternoon at the lodge. Head to a likely spot for sunrise seeking groups of rutting Fallow deer where they tend to assemble in traditional rutting areas. Spend time slowly patrolling networks of forest trails, as rutting Fallow are extremely vocal and their repeated croaking and antler clashes echo through these forests each October. Its enchanting, and provides ideal and exciting stalking conditions. Hunters can generally expect to encounter numerous mature Fallow bucks each day. Occasionally Fallow are hunted from strategically placed elevated high-seats.

We generally encourage clients not to bring personal firearms from home, especially if wishing to do any tourism while in Europe before or after the hunt. Each guide in Poland has a proven quality rifle always available for clients to borrow + ammunition at $250 for the duration of the hunt. Rifles are usually bolt or slide action, with popular calibers being 6.5mm, .308, 30-06 or 8mm. Nearly all international clients rent rifles rather then bring them.

Archery hunting is not legal in Poland.

Rural Poland offers a very huntable and game rich terrain. The landscape is generally flat, but complete with wooded hills and highly fertile rolling farm country. Cereal crops, vegetables, canola, corn an pasturelands are prevalent. This region is dotted with woodlots, fruit orchards, pine plantations and larger tracts of mixed forests largely made up of Birch, Oak, Poplar and species of Pine. Many of the best Mouflon areas are within close proximity to some of the larger and denser forested regions.

October is a lovely season in Poland. Conditions range from warm to cool with the vegetation transitioning from green into its fall colors, generally with classic and pleasant fall weather. Frost or dew can develop overnight, but temperatures rarely dip below freezing.

Poland offers rich culture and historic charm. A variety of lodging options can be arranged for hunters. Palaces, old luxurious manor homes, renovated heritage hotels in small villages, or rural cottages are all options. Nearly every venue will have its own unique story or post-war restorations. You can expect private rooms, complete bathrooms, moats, gardens, courtyards, dining halls & gracious common areas.

Meals are often catered or served in an adjoining restaurant, already with every package. Enjoy 3 hearty meals daily featuring an array of locally sourced Polish favorites. Soups, sausages, sauerkraut, salads, assortments of cold cuts & cheese, smoked fish, schnitzel, chops & roasts, followed by delicious deserts. In classic eastern European hospitality, no one ever goes hungry!

Destination City: Hunters are usually greeted at one of several destination cities across Poland depending on the location of their hunt. Most often Poznan, Wroclaw, or occasionally Warsaw.

Travel Suggestions: All destination cities are easy reached especially by any Lufthansa airlines flight, with best connections typically occurring in either Munich or Frankfurt, Germany.

After a successful hunt in Poland, trophies are generally left with the outfitter for international clients. After the season the outfitter will deliver all the trophies with select taxidermists who can either do the complete work, or prep, permit and crate trophies for shipping and coordinate with European shipping agents. General turnaround time to delivery is approximately 8 months.