If you can see 'em, you can hunt 'em, but if the rut isn't on, you won't hear 'em…and you'll miss the real magic of hunting red deer. Ask about 2x1 pricingAs a starting point to design your custom package. This allows guests to have a safe experience throughout the remote areas and the highest chance of success. Dusky Sound Series: Spend the day exploring the Dusky Sound with luxury ocean and aviation explorations. Adventure Series: Go beyond the beaten path and explore the best of New Zealand's outdoors. Pass through majestic fiords, get up close to huge waterfalls, hover over ancient ice, explore isolated mountain lake, see the region's unique wildlife in its otherwise inaccessible natural habitat, and more. New Zealand Red Stag Hunting. Every guide is a member of the New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association and is further trained specifically to exceed industry benchmarks.
The European red deer is one of the world's only game animals that can be found on every continent (except Antarctica). Breeding of bigger stags is ongoing, but native "hill stags" are not large, and the hunt is really a harvest, where stalking on foot is an all-important art form. Please also view testimonials in our brochure, or we can send you a list. The Red Stags move away from the hinds during May in preparation for the winter. The pounding heart in your chest increases as you hear the stag roaring and their rutting smell drifts along in the mist. The start of the hunting season. I stayed back with the horses while her guide carried on a conversation, drawing the stag in. Add additional animals such as wapiti (elk) fallow deer, and other species also found on the vast estates on a trophy fee basis. "Price from" tag - we show this tag for customizable hunts either when you search for particular species or when there is only one type of species in an offer. For ideas of non-hunter activities, visit and for further ideas and information. Heli Skiing: The ultimate New Zealand winter experience!
Because he is so widespread, the red deer offers a weird advantage: There are two "roars. " The hunting focus at this lodge is on the highly sought-after Red Stag, Bull Tahr, and Chamois. NATIVE RANGE/FREE RANGE. Doesn't matter where, it will cost you. Choose to hunt for one day or for multiple days. Q: How do your fees work? However, in the back country, "genuine" free-range New Zealand stags still have modest antlers. This may surprise you, but I've never shot a really big stag. In addition to this, they hold independent concessions to hunt on conservation lands covering some four million acres including National Parks. Our Wyoming pronghorn antelope hunts have been a mainstay for over 20 years.
Red Stag: 5 days 4 nights: (1x1 Guided) - 430 - 470 SCI - $17, 500. As you land at the lodge, you will be in awe of the beatify of the mountains around you, the grasslands below you, and the river that splits them. A: Yes here are some people to call in USA. For us, the best situation is to find a "package" that puts allows a stag up to a certain size for a fixed price, as in bronze or silver medal. This lodge privately owns a 50, 000-acre parcel of wilderness providing guests with exclusive access to prime hunting territory in the Southern Alps. In planning your New Zealand hunting trip, Nigel & Myriam work closely with each enquiry to ensure you receive all the best options suited to your needs. "Package price" tag - this price tag is shown for package hunts, and it's a final price for an offer. Both sounds are fantastic…and altogether different. In large areas, the experience suffers little, but if you insist on "wild and free, " then you must ask the hard questions. We have a great knowledge ourselves of where to go and what to do, but also like you to research before your trip utilising these fantastic resources from Tourism New Zealand: Q: Where can I learn more about the basic facts of New Zealand that we need to know: A: have a great look though the information on this site: Q: What sets you apart from other outfitters? That makes it complicated! Their luxury lodge provides an ideally relaxing and peaceful country environment.
Package Hunts are fixed offers. With no road access, a helicopter will be your car! Perfect for those special occasions to share with friends or family. It also is Handicap Accesible including elevator to second floor, we have hosted many wheelchair hunters successfully. The Chamois and Tahr coats are in their prime. Fishing season ends at the completion of month. Males are still in Batchelor groups. Dinner will be set in the dining room overlooking the mountains as you enjoy the romantic atmosphere. The Chamois and Tahr coats are still in their prime and the rut is in full swing for these species. Prices are based on 2 hunters with 1 guide with twin share accommodation format. That said, I've done a lot of stag hunting: Austria, eastern Europe, western Asia, England, Scotland, Spain; multiple times in Argentina and New Zealand. The clash of antlers directs spotting scopes and binoculars to a tussock clearing on the edge of a forested gully. In autumn, Scotland, Spain, eastern Europe; in spring, Argentina or South Pacific.
Join us in New Zealand for an unforgettable CME experience. That isn't necessarily the kiss of death; it depends on terrain and vegetation. Their March is like September, and the fall weather continues through July when the wintery weather starts and in July-August the tahr and chamois have incredible winter hides, and the red deer are still numerous! Customizable Hunts usually allow you to select species and other parameters (number of hunters and guests, etc. ) The professional hunting guides here are committed to providing guests with a world-class hunting experience. Owning their 3000+ acre hunting block is an important part of managing great animal populations and getting the best out of trophies, along with the exceptional 8500 acre and 49, 000-acre hunting blocks utilised for alpine species.
We have a great success rate with the bow and hunt with a bow ourselves. Europeans are used to this; Americans are not. A hunt in New Zealand purely doesn't come more personalised or friendly than this! Fiordland Heli Traverse: This is a guest favorite! Again, it varies by specific area and depends on weather, but figure late March through April.
This picture is changing. Wapiti bulls challenge with their lilting three-note bugle. Internet & Communications. A: Half of our hunter guests bring their favourite rifle, however should you desire we have outfitter loan rifles available for you to hunt with including a. Donna's turn, a horseback hunt up into the Andes above Bariloche, a deep-throated stag going crazy on an impossibly thick hillside. Both have free range red deer in vast areas, but both countries have active deer breeding and game ranching industries, so the hunting is a mix. We are located in the heart of New Zealand's #1 tourist destination. A: Yes we regularly exhibit at Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City during February each year.
Package starting rates:5-day red stag 360-400 packages start at $9, 750 - 1x15-day red stag 400-450 packages start at $13, 750 - 1x15-day red stag 450-500 packages start at $18, 750 - 1x15-day red stag 500-550 packages start at $28, 750 - 1x15-day red stag 550-600 packages start at $38, 750 - 1x16-day red stag 360-400, tahr, chamois $19, 500. Myriam and Nigel often guide you together, which is great for hunting couples or those on a 'huntmoon'! Season after season our clients shoot ni... NZ Red Stag Hunt - SOLD OUT!
Here you will be picked up by helicopter and flown onto the 50, 000-acre farm where you will enjoy a combination of private farm tour, lake fishing, gourmet lunch and the opportunity for further exploration on this private property. Expect to see magnificent "breeding stags" that are off-limits. In the 19th Century, red deer were introduced in the rugged hills above the farmed valleys. The packages below are the most popular hunts over the past 20 years and are a great starting point for discussions. Clearly defined vegetation zones separate densely forested hillsides, sub-alpine scrubland, and open mountain tops. Stag/Tahr/Chamois - Call for Pricing. Tahr & Chamois coats start turning into great winter colours. Probably best start with some basic questions. When you finish your hunt, Nigel & Myriam continue to look after you, showing you interesting parts of New Zealand's South Island, including Lord of the Rings locations. As if this is not enough, Fallow Bucks will make themselves heard before the end of the month with their loud bullfrog sounding 'croak'. Frosts are frequent. We assist you through the process of bringing in a rifle via the NZ police arms system. You will enjoy cozying up on the couch with a fire and hot coffee as you look across to the mountains! We hunt two private blocks totaling 23+ mi2 of incredible natural terrain for consisting of deep valleys, gullies, covered in native vegetation.
It's just not an animal I've been compelled to invest that heavily in. Maybe the best-ever wasn't my stag. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients. Trip insurance protects your investment! Looking out from your chalet or the dining room you will bask in the beauty of the terrain.