Siberian Roe Deer Hunting

West Siberia – Kurgan and Chelyabinsk – offers some of the best hunting for the Siberian Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus pygargus), the largest subspecies of roe deer.
For over 20 years, our partner has provided access to prime hunting areas during the rutting season. The Siberian Roebuck’s range stretches from the Southern Urals to the Ussuri region in the Far East. In the SCI Record Book, it is listed as “Siberian Roe Deer,” and aside from a few from Mongolia, nearly all SCI Top-10 trophies come from our partner’s hunting grounds in Kurgan and Chelyabinsk.

Compared to the European Roebuck, the Siberian Roebuck is larger in both body and antlers. They stand up to 100 cm tall, measure up to 150 cm in length, and weigh 40–50 kg. Antlers usually have six points with thick bases and a wide spread, but top trophies can reach 40–45 cm in height, and 8–10 point racks are not uncommon.

The rutting season runs from late August to mid-September, offering the best chance for trophy bucks. October hunting is also popular, as bucks feed heavily in open fields before winter, making them easier to locate. October also allows hunters to combine Siberian Roebuck hunts with European moose.

Our partner’s hunting areas are vast and accessible by 4×4 vehicles, with spotting followed by stalk hunting.

Hunt Details:

Hunting is carried out across vast flat areas using 4×4 vehicles. Once a good buck is spotted, the hunter continues on foot. Stalking requires great caution, as Siberian roe deer are extremely wary due to wolves and other predators. Their senses are sharper than those of European roe deer, and they often flee long distances, sometimes requiring long-range shots.

Weather strongly influences hunting results. In dry years, low spring and summer vegetation makes roe deer more visible in fields and clearings, increasing success rates. In wetter years, taller grass reduces visibility and lowers success. Hunting from high seats is also practiced in low forests and swamps, particularly in the Chelyabinsk region, and can be very productive for confirmed game.

Our partner’s guides have extensive experience in judging trophy size, but ultimately the hunter is responsible for every shot. No hunter should take a shot solely on a PH’s advice unless certain, as once a buck is harvested, it must be paid for under the tag system.