GREAT GRANDFATHER'S STAG FROM 1922 – STARTING TO SEE THIS CLASS OF STAG AGAIN. The strict game management done by the outfitter ensures that every hunter has an outstanding chance of harvesting a quality trophy. Hunting New Zealand is an adventure you won't soon forget. Binoculars and rangefinder. This lodge is the place to go if you are after trophy red stag hunting for world records! Due to all of these factors, we offer an incredible Red Stag hunting experience that is truly in a league of its own. The ranch is close to the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand's marine capitol. Departure Itinerary. The trophies from this era showed the maximum genetic potential of the herds. Non Hunter: $200 per person, per day. Helicopter tahr hunting.
We can accommodate hunters of any age and experience level, as well as hunters which have physical disabilities or may be confined to a wheelchair. Your guide will give you an indication of what score he will be, as we are focused on what the client likes in antlers foremost. This hunt is a one day hunt for a trophy Red Stag up to 325SCI. If you do wish to hunt public land during the roar, I strongly suggest trying to get away from the crowd (helicopter drop-off can be a good idea) and wearing high-visibility clothing. Our location in the Rakaia River region puts High Peak in the heart of the most celebrated Red Deer strain in New Zealand, noted for stags with long beam and impressive, multi-pointed crowns. Alternatively, they can arrange your pick up and transfer from other destinations in the South Island, depending on location. Update July 2021: Unfortunately, New Zealand remains completely closed to travelers from most countries (to include the USA) due to extremely strict COVID regulations imposed by the New Zealand government. To me there is one natural state of an animal and that is wild, born and bred. Average Classification: 240 - 280. Approximate hunt price: $26, 000. TIM WITH A GREAT STAG FROM THE WEST COAST TOPS. Red Stag (Cervus elaphus elaphus) Available February – August.
Length of Stay / Itinerary. The hunt options we off for Stags has brought a lot of happiness to our clients hunting with us, after they see the quality of game on this estate and the picturesque landscape. These dolphins will amaze you as you observe them in the natural state of their own environment around the Kaikoura peninsula. During this time the Stags become very vocal and aggressive. Many of our hunters drive to our ranch. Where you will stay. New Zealand terrain is steep, so you'll enjoy your hunt more if you're in good shape. The primal roar of a Red Stag is something that has to be experienced to be appreciated – their rutting period is late March- early May.
Success has always been 100%. A trip to the famous Kaikoura Lookout at the top of the peninsula is a must for any visitor. As an American visiting New Zealand and looking to rifle hunt for red stag – I couldn't be any happier with Southern Hunting Adventures than I am. SPECIES INFORMATION: Red Stag. Airport Transfer to the Lodge: Upon your arrival at Christchurch Airport, a member of their team will meet your plane and take care of all your requirements until your time with them draws to a close. Within each grade you have the opportunity to hunt for what to your eye is the best Stag you can find. New Zealand Safaris gives hunters the choice of hunting free range red stags, or our exceptional fair chase red stag all on our private, long term leased land. And if you're looking to hunt for a red stag trophy, you've come to the right place! Fallow Deer (Dama dama).
Good binoculars are essential for spotting animals, with 10*40s ideal. Southern North Island. 'When on your big game hunting trip, you hunt trophy GOLD MEDAL Red stag deer with us at Manuka Point Lodge you'll be writing yet another chapter into the one hundred year old history of trophy hunting the 'Red Stags of the Rakaia. Experience and indulge in locally made Manuka Honey. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Needless to say, my husband came back grinning ear-to-ear with his first deer and fresh venison for the BBQ. Camp was a great little hut on the valley floor of one of the drainage systems we were hunting. All other conditions such as may appear on the standard hunting permit apply also to bowhunters. Taxidermy fees, expediting of trophies, Crating and shipment of trophies.
Day 1: Depart camp for home, you will arrive home the same day. Visitors to New Zealand bringing firearms or ammunition must obtain a visitors firearms licence.
Includes meals and lodging. As the rut of the reds begins to tail off, the sika are really hitting their straps, usually towards the end of the second week. Many of the 220 introductions used deer originating from Scotland. Hunting Fiordland is the Kiwi's ultimate challenge; the terrain is daunting at best, with steep fiords, impenetrable native forest, and rain that you wouldn't believe (200-600 inches a year)!