“New Zealand is fast becoming one of the most favoured hunting destinations worldwide. With its breathtaking scenery and abundance of game it is the dream trip for many UK stalkers. Jim Gibson takes a look at why New Zealand has become so popular.”
As we come to the towards the end of April the Red Stag rut is slowing down, but the Fallow Bucks and Sika Stags are still calling and fighting – both being very vocal and aggressive for the dominance of the females. (more…)
March brings the start of the main New Zealand hunting season in the South Island. (more…)
From the middle of March the Red Stags start getting active from lying in muddy wallows to rubbing their antlers on the native plants, a change in cooler weather brings on the Stags to Start ‘Roaring’ (the rut). (more…)
July marks the end of the rut for bull tahr as they slowly move back to their bachelor groups.
Our New Zealand Safaris continue as sambar and rusa deer begin their rut through to August. Red stag hunting continues on until September. (more…)
