The Red stag deer is one of the most majestic and noble creatures a hunter will ever encounter while deer hunting in New Zealand. It is no wonder visitors go back time after time. Binoculars and rangefinder. 4 Day/3 Night Red Stag (360-380) 1×1 Guided: $8, 250 per person. We access a staggering number of hunting blocks, private ranches, & estates (more than any other outfitter in New Zealand).
A True Magnum consultant will be in contact with you within 1 business to collect the final balance on the deposit (50% of hunt cost), confirm dates, and answer any other questions you might have about the hunt. Want to make this a combo hunt? This will probably cost you over $1, 000 and that is not even mounted! Incredible New Zealand Red Stag hunting packages that deliver an amazing private land hunting adventure on foot in some of the best Red Stag habitat on the South Island. They began marketing the business themselves, attending hunting conventions in the US. New Zealand's superior deer habitat and genetics means that our most iconic game animal is, without doubt, the best example of its kind anywhere in the world. Monday – Friday: Enjoy hunting and touring the area. If a hunt needs to be re-scheduled, we will work with you and schedule new dates whether it be the same season or anytime in the future.
There were good trophies produced in both the North and South Islands taken at first by wealthy New Zealanders and British hunters willing to traverse the Indian Ocean. The sky is the limit. We have local meat processors and taxidermist to take care of your trophy if you choose, or we can prepare the trophy for you to take home with you. A true kiwi hunting experience. Prices are subject to change without notice. US $21, 650 Single (1×1). While New Zealand does not have an official Red Stag hunting season, we conduct our Stag hunts each year from February through August. The results have been amazing. Firearms licence $25NZ to be paid to the NZ police atleast 3 months prior to departure date, via online application (not required for bow hunters or those using our rifles). Angus brought plenty of food, drove some gorgeous but rugged roads, and packed out more than his share of meat and antler. We recommend completing the application well in advance of your trip to ensure there are no issues.
Deposit is non-refundable. If you hunt with us at High Adventure Ranch, we have a very experienced local taxidermist that can do your mount, or we can cape it out for you for a minimal fee to take your own personal taxidermist. The start of the hunting season. New Zealand red deer hunting is a passion for local and international hunters alike. Firearm use and ammunition if needed. Over the past three years, we have a 95% success rate on our Red Stag hunts. 2x1 Guiding, 1x1 is available for an additional $1, 000. But stags can be difficult and random to find during this time. With more than a dozen different species to hunt, there is never a dull moment.
1080 (sodium fluoroacetate), along with aerial meat hunters, quickly reduced the deer populations to levels well below what was previously possible with ground shooting efforts. February 12, 2020 - July 28, 2024. This lodge is your home away from home. Hunters 16 And Younger: $150 per hunter, per day. Red stag 380-400 SCI. New Zealand Class Red Stag (451-499" SCI): $24, 500. We are situated near the famous Mount Cook National Park and numerous lakes in the central South Island. Day 2: Lose this day crossing International Date Line. Hunt Catalog #: RB7632-03. South Dakota Shooting Academy I. The original liberations were from English and Scottish stock. Nothing is too much trouble to ensure your stay is the most enjoyable experience it can possibly be. Menu & Food: 5 Star Catered?
This cost is reduced when there is more than one hunter sharing. Its 3, 000 acre game estate also provides challenging hunting for magnificent red stags, fallow bucks and Rusa stags. 6x Day Red Stag & Tahr Hunt Combo. The hunting lodge is perfectly suited for all your needs during your exciting expedition on the beautiful ranch. We take alot of time scouting and evaluating our trophy Stags. New Zealand Big Game Species||Hunt Location|. I would wait until February to ensure that the stags are in hard velvet or starting to strip. Well-equipped to evade the hunter with excellent hearing, sense of smell and eyesight that has evolved to pick up movement, Red Deer often graze in groups to increase their chances of detecting danger.
Red Stag & Sika Combination. To preserve them and capture more deer 1000 acres was ring fenced. Non Hunter: $200 per person, per day. Early Season (February through April) - Boots (sturdy with good ankle support) - Good Socks (wool) - Thermal top - Lightweight hunting pants - Lightweight hunting shirt - Jacket- Windproof essential. Firearm rental and ammo. There is a large variation in the shape and size of stags throughout the country, and the increase in farmed deer releases (both accidental and "accidental") results in a few random stags that do not match the traditional genes of the area. Archers usually take large game within 40 yards (metres) which requires the archer to stalk the game more closely without frightening it away, While modern rifles allow hunters to shoot large game (such as deer or elk) at distances of 100 yards (metres) or more. Red Deer are one of our favourite species to hunt. In a very short time, the body and antler sizes of farmed stags have increased dramatically. Hunt the mighty red stag, elk (wapiti), fallow deer, wild boar, ram, and trophy goat on their 4, 000-acre ranch where the luxury hunting lodge and chalets are located, looking out over the Pacific Ocean and bush-clad gullies. 42, 865 – stag scoring (550-600 SCI). Note that if you intend to use a firearm and ammunition supplied by our lodges you will not require a visitor's licence. Air travel within the US and to NZ or extensions in NZ.
New Zealand rifle import license (NZ$25). February and March provide long daylight hours and warm temperatures (50-90 degrees Fahrenheit). Brigitte and Walter create a wide range of artworks from paintings and sculptures to their famous 'Kaikoura mirrors' and much more. Layering for the conditions is preferable to wearing a heavily insulated coat, as, even in the middle of winter, a warm day would make this unbearable on the hill. I have never seen a group of guides share years of knowledge, have so much patience and desire to harvest a trophy animal for their client. For those seeking more of an outdoor experience, the safari tent camp is situated next to the Mohaka River. Meals and Dining: Every meal at is carefully prepared on site with fresh, local produce. 30-06 Springfield, and the. Needless to say, my husband came back grinning ear-to-ear with his first deer and fresh venison for the BBQ. Many outfitters here do offer wapiti hunts in their game parks. You will have no doubt seen some elk hunts offered by NZ outfitters. Some regulations exist: - The use of arrows with any poison, explosives, or other chemical substances on, or in the head or shaft is prohibited.