What is a rusa deer?
A rusa deer is one of the most elusive deer in the New Zealand bush. New Zealand Safaris offers Rusa deer hunts…
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DIY New Zealand Hunting
DIY hunting, or hunting without a guide in New Zealand, is always an option. The major difference from private guided land is…
Read MoreWhat is a sambar deer?
In New Zealand, sambar deer (Cervus unicolor unicolor) are considered an 'iconic herd'. They are only in the North Island and mostly…
Read MoreWhat is a chamois?
Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra rupicapra) are found throughout the high country of the South Island and in some lowland forests, from the Marlborough…
Read MoreRifle caliber for hunting in New Zealand
The right rifle caliber for hunting in New Zealand is wide open. New Zealand Safaris tested the latest Christensen Arms Ridgeline out…
Read MoreWhat is a tahr?
A Tahr is a mountain animal, similar to the goats that can be found in North America. In the winter season a…
Read MoreHow much is a red stag hunt in New Zealand?
One of the most common questions we hear is, how much is a red stag hunt in New Zealand? Most hunts with…
Read MoreRed Stag Shot Placement
Like many deer species the lungs and heart are in the lower quarter of the Red Stag, about the size of a…
Read MoreChamois Hunt in New Zealand
While on his second tahr hunt with New Zealand Safaris, Reece added a free ranging, wild foot chamois hunt — taking an…
Read MoreNew Zealand Animals to Hunt
There are 11 big game New Zealand animals to hunt, 4 varmints, and a variety of birds including turkey and ducks. On…
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