Deer Species in New Zealand

There are 7 different deer species in New Zealand which are Elk, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Sika Deer, Sambar Deer, Rusa Deer, Whitetail Deer. Of these species the Sika, Sambar and Rusa deer species are only found in the central North Island, and the Whitetail in the lower part of the Southern Island. Elk, Red, and Fallow are on both Island, although all the species are more concentrated in certain areas than wide spread throughout the country. Deer can be found on both government and privately owned land though due to over hunting the larger populations are found on the private farms and stations where there is more of a management system in place.