"Hey" from the backwoods of Japan!
I have had the pleasure of hunting Sika ("Shika " in Japanese) for the last 6 seasons! There is a whole lot of info about these deer out there but much of it is based on rumor and guesses. I definately agree that they are a very wary species and quite challenging to hunt. Having put more than 50 of them in the freezer during regular hunting seasons and population control seasons, I have come to know "a little bit" about them. I highly recommend hunting them if you have the opportunity. I beleive they are as challenging as whitetail, if not more. (No offense to my WhitetailHunters) They also make some of the best table fare I have ever had.
If you want more info about Sika, please take a look at my blog. Here is an explaination of Sika names and species: http://yabanjinlifestyle.blogspot.com/2008/12/ma-jika-vs-nihon-jika-vs-ezo-jika.html
Here is my blog with a bunch of photos or Sika and other critters we hunt in Japan: http://yabanjinlifestyle.blogspot.com
I hope these help!
See you in the woods!
SK-1 OUT!