The true origins of the fallow deer are somewhat of a mystery because they have been translocated to a wide area since Roman times, but most agree that they originated in Mediterranean Europe and the Middle East. The only fallow known to be a native population reside in Iran. Fallow are the most widely distributed deer due to man's influence and currently can be found free ranging throughout Europe and the British Isles, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and even on the Cape of South Africa. George Washington imported them for his Mt. Vernon Estate, and they can be found in several US States and Canadian Provinces. 

The most distinguishable feature of the fallow are the palmated antlers of the males and the pronounced Adam's apple in both sexes. The natural color is reddish brown with creamy white spots, a solid white line about a third of the way up the body, and a dark dorsal stripe. However, having been bred on game farms for centuries, fallow come in a variety colors ranging from pure white to dark chocolate, and you will see many color variations on Kent Creek Ranch. Males weigh approx. 150 lbs with females coming in closer to 80. Trophy bucks will have antlers consisting of a brow and bez point, main beams of 26 inches along the front curve, palms about six inches across with 5 to 10 points radiating off of the palm. The maturity of a buck can usually be determined by the completeness of the palm, and immature bucks will generally have little palmation, or splits down the middle of the palm.

Fallow rut in October, and the bucks go into an absolute craze during the rut, often congregating in areas (called 'leks') to show off to females and fight for dominance. The males urinate on their hocks during the rut, and rub it on their face creating a dark facemask and a musky odor much like a billy goat. Young fallow are often very curious and can tame down quite easily, but once they reach maturity, they are a very challenging quarry and impressive trophy.