Red Stag

Red Stag Hunting in new zealand

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world class red stag hunting

Red deer were introduced to New Zealand by European settlers for sporting purposes between the 1800’s and 1900’s. It didn’t take long before they reached plague proportions. The government released a bounty and the deer culling days commenced. Populations are still widespread today and it’s easy to see why New Zealand is renowned for some of the best red stag hunting in the world.

Red deer inhabit diverse terrain from lowland bush clad valleys to open tussock tops, dense woodlands and everything in between. Our free-range red stag private land hunting areas encompass in excess of 80,000 acres of low fence premier red stag hunting.

what to expect

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We consistently harvest a sustainable number of gold class red stags each season due to comprehensive game management. This is why we primarily operate on private land, as it holds exceptional numbers of free-range trophy class red stags. Red stags are increasingly active throughout Autumn months during the roar. This is a favourable period for the sporting hunter, as stags will compete for hinds in oestrus.

There is something truly remarkable about hunting a genuine wild New Zealand red stag. Nothing can quite prepare you for the hair-raising sound of the red stags lion-like roar or the clash of antlers fighting for a harem of hinds. To hunt a roaring red stag at close quarters is one of the most unforgettable and exhilarating hunting experiences.

Rutting period: March – April