Hunting
Hunt With Rifle, Bow or Lens.
Our guided hunts are carried out on a private Fiordland estate where you will have exclusive access to stalk the game of your dreams.
Trophy Red Stags
March to July
The Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) was first introduced from Britain and Scotland to Aotearoa in 1861. They were wide spread across the South Island by the early 1900’s and are the most common deer species in the country today.
New Zealand has developed a well earned reputation for producing some of the largest trophy Red Stags in the world. Trophy’s in the 300 to 500 SCI score range are common with animals breaking into the 700 SCI score range achievable.
Due to the diverse range of trophy hunt options available, we price our hunts on a case by case basis, so they can be crafted to your specific aspirations and budget. Trophy fees for entry level trophy stags in the 300-349 SCI score range start out at US$5,000 and go up from there.
Most trophy hunts are carried out over 4 days to ensure you have adequate time to successfully harvest your animal.
Fallow Bucks
March to September
Fallow Deer (Dama dama) are the second most common deer in New Zealand. They have palmated antlers much like a moose. Bucks can exhibit diverse coloration of their capes with the common form being brown/tan with white spots but black, dark brown, menil and white are all possible encounters.
Although they are smaller in terms of body size, Fallow are known for being aggressive scrappers, especially during the rut in April and May. They have a reputation for being able to hide in very sparse cover, making them a challenging hunt in relatively open country.
Fallow hunts are often added on to a trophy stag hunt during a 4 day hunting itinerary. Fallow Buck trophy fees start out at US$4,500 for the best available.
Free Range Hunts
Year Round
Free range and herd management hunts for Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Pacific Goats and wild boar are available year round with antlered deer available from March to September. Free range hunts are a great option for clients who want to learn more about hunting and harvesting of wild game. These hunts are also a great add on option to a longer fishing or tourist itinerary, as they can be carried out as a single day trip experience.
Free range hunts cost USD$1,500/day for a single hunter and one observer (an additional USD$500 is charged for each additional animal harvested). The price includes guiding, pick up / drop of from accommodation in the Fiordland region, lunch, hunting/safety equipment, training/tuition, exclusive use of the Fiordland hunting estate blocks, harvest of one big game animal and field dressing your harvest (if successful).
New Zealand is known for being a hunters paradise where multiple species can be hunted year round. In addition to the main deer species, we are able to arrange hunts for Fiordland Merino Ram, Trophy Wapiti (Elk), Arapawa Ram, Trophy Himalayan Bull Tahr, Chamois, small game and waterfowl.
Get in touch with us to discuss the options, so we can help you craft your ideal New Zealand hunting itinerary.
Wild Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Pacific Goats, Pigs and Fiordland Merino Sheep can be viewed and photographed during a guided “hunt with a lens” experience on our private hunting estate.
Hunt with a lens $995 per day (1-2 people)
Year Round
Stalking big game with binoculars or a camera can be as exhilarating and rewarding as a harvest motivated hunt. This can be especially exciting during the rut period, when multiple roaring stags can be tracked during a guided day and lots of close encounters with game animals can be expected. Hunt with a lens trips include client pick up/drop off in the Fiordland Region, guiding, binoculars, lunch and exclusive access to the hunting blocks.
