The Rocky Mountain elk or wapiti subspecies were first introduced to the remote south west corner of New Zealand’s South Island in 1909. The small herd of 20 animals was a gift from U.S President Teddy Roosevelt. Following the initial successful release in the wilds of Fiordland National Park, a combination of hunting pressure and interbreeding with red deer ensued in the following years. While the population is well established in the wild today, the pure Rocky Mountain elk subspecies has since diminished through interbreeding. The Fiordland herd is the only free-range elk herd in the Southern Hemisphere.
New Zealand produces some of the finest first-class bull elk trophies in the world. Our private estate bulls are measured under the SCI scoring system. All bulls are scored by official measurers, with typical and non-typical bulls ranging from 301 SCI – 340 SCI +. No secret to our North American hunters, bull elk are arguably one of the most impressive antlered species in the world and their remarkable bugle is sure to send shivers down your spine. They are the largest deer species in New Zealand, with mature bulls weighing in excess of 660lbs Our private estate encompasses 30,000 acres of unrivaled elk hunting terrain, making it a great challenge for any hunter. Hunts are taken place on foot in spot and stalk style. Bull elk are increasingly active throughout Autumn months during the bugle, which is a favourable period for the sporting hunter. As a general guide, bulls are in hard antler from late February through to early August.
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The Rocky Mountain elk or wapiti subspecies were first introduced to the remote south west corner of New Zealand’s South Island in 1909. The small herd of 20 animals was a gift from U.S President Teddy Roosevelt. Following the initial successful release in the wilds of Fiordland National Park, a combination of hunting pressure and interbreeding with red deer ensued in the following years. While the population is well established in the wild today, the pure Rocky Mountain elk subspecies has since diminished through interbreeding. The Fiordland herd is the only free-range elk herd in the Southern Hemisphere.
New Zealand produces some of the finest first-class bull elk trophies in the world. Our private estate bulls are measured under the SCI scoring system. All bulls are scored by official measurers, with typical and non-typical bulls ranging from 301 SCI – 340 SCI +. No secret to our North American hunters, bull elk are arguably one of the most impressive antlered species in the world and their remarkable bugle is sure to send shivers down your spine. They are the largest deer species in New Zealand, with mature bulls weighing in excess of 660lbs Our private estate encompasses 30,000 acres of unrivaled elk hunting terrain, making it a great challenge for any hunter. Hunts are taken place on foot in spot and stalk style. Bull elk are increasingly active throughout Autumn months during the bugle, which is a favourable period for the sporting hunter. As a general guide, bulls are in hard antler from late February through to early August.
80 Butlers Road, Fairlie 7987,
New Zealand
80 Butlers Road, Fairlie 7987,
New Zealand
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