Yes, it's that time of year again here in Oz and I managed to take this Fallow buck with the good old Ruger no.1 in .303 Brit. Stalking conditions were tough as it was very dry underfoot so it was a case of finding a well used game trail and waiting. Patience paid off! 
Spud

Nicely done Spud!

Normally older Fallow bucks develop dish shaped "palms" on their antlers. The cleft palms on this buck is typical of the deer in that particular area and is probably due to poor genetics. This one had been fighting too so had lost some tines on his left antler. Fallow venison tastes great, especially young spikers & does. Old bucks not so much especially during the rut.
That's green electrical tape on the muzzle to keep dirt, mud, leaves etc. (and very occasionally snow!!) out of the bore while walking in the bush. It blows off with a shot and doesn't affect accuracy. Old habits die hard, my father taught me to do that. I also tape a long thread of light cotton to the muzzle as an instant wind direction indicator. Works a treat. Normally I use black tape but green was the only thing handy.
Boy I love deer season!! The high point of every year...
Spud.

lovely buck and rifle.......congrats!!!

Absolutely lovely.  The unusual antler formation is actually rather appealing.