Hunting in New Zealand there are two experiences that can be combined or preferred, this comes in the form of free range or on fair chase Estates. (more…)
Arapawa Sheep originated from a fine-wooled breed of merino sheep from Europe. (more…)
The alpine antelope of the Southern Alps, the agile and graceful chamois was originally from Europe and is one of the more challenging of New Zealand’s trophies to hunt successfully. (more…)
Himalayan Tahr are one of the most sought after alpine trophies in the world, with the mane of a lion, the strut of a grizzly bear…
The mountains are his domain. (more…)
Living in this type of country in the South Island a lot of our hunting is in rolling-steeper country, and I get asked this during the season from clients that have not done a lot of mountain type hunting. By the end of their Safari its really neat seeing how confident they become. Especially if we have time to do some long range ‘Wallaby whacking’. (more…)
“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…)
