Reviews & testimonials

“At almost 74 I hunted red stag, tahr and chamois on one trip. Jim has an intimate knowledge of the animals and their habits — he frequently predicted what they were going to do before they did it — and a complete knowledge of the tens of thousands of acres he hunts. He would not quit, would not give up. Jim is the best outfitter-guide I have ever had.”

“World class from pickup to drop off. My wife and I took two big red stag, a giant fallow buck, a Himalayan tahr, an Arapawa ram and two alpine goats. The management practices are second to none, and the views are some of the best in the world. If you want an outfitter that offers it all, I wouldn’t hunt with anyone other than Jim and New Zealand Safaris.”

“We just want to thank you for the awesome hunt and very comfortable accommodations. The hunt for red stag was beyond our expectations — we shot two magnificent red stags and a beautiful 13-inch bull tahr. You will not find a more honest, straight-shooting man than Jim. We’d highly recommend New Zealand Safaris for that genuine once-in-a-lifetime experience!”

“If you are looking for a great free-range hunting opportunity on private land, look no further than Jim Gibson. I saw some of the best free-range trophies New Zealand has to offer within 30 minutes of the lodge, including my bull tahr, and added a huge fair-chase red stag and Arapawa ram to complete the trip.”

“As a female hunter, Jim made me feel confident and comfortable. He never doubted my abilities. His enthusiasm was infectious — he helped take photos, cheered us on and celebrated our successes. Our accommodation at All Seasons Lodge was fantastic, and the cooking incredible. A once-in-a-lifetime hunt.”

“New Zealand Red Stag has been on my bucket list for a very long time. Jim Gibson and his team did not disappoint. Our guide, Aiden, was amazing — he took very good care of us and was a great judge of animals. The accommodations were very comfortable and the meals wonderfully prepared. Highly recommend.”

“I wanted a true, free-range, no-fence wild fallow and tahr hunt, and it exceeded all my expectations. Jim and Anna treated me like family. I wouldn’t hesitate to bring family along — Jim’s son even joined us on the search for a fallow. If you’ve always wanted to hunt NZ, don’t wait a moment longer.”

“Two stags, fallow, chamois and tahr in seven days of hunting — really well organised. Jim is a great guy, and the accommodations and meals are very good. Thanks Jim and New Zealand Safaris!”

“I wanted a Tahr and a big Red Stag and I’m very pleased with the animals we took. The stalking of the tahr was especially satisfying, and Gareth and Adam were great guides the whole way — private-land foot hunting was incredible. Can’t wait to return.”

“Between Anna’s exceptional hospitality and Jim’s dedicated, compassionate approach to helping my autistic son have the best hunt of his life, they jointly exceeded all industry standards and our expectations. I highly recommend New Zealand Safaris — you won’t be disappointed.”

“My 13-year-old son took an enormous free-range stag along with a monster tahr. Jim and his guides are top-class professional hunters. On top of the 27 mature trophies my family took on this trip, we were extremely happy with the accommodations, service and especially the food.”

“Jim is an excellent outfitter. He works hard to get you the trophy of your dreams — we were able to harvest all we planned. The accommodations were great and the food excellent. Anna & Jim are great hosts, and we plan to return and hunt again with Jim!”