We recommend that trophy hunts be a minimum of six days & we cater for all levels of ability & experience including instruction for the less experience. 
 

• All hunting and camping equipment (includes rifles if required)
• All food while on the hunt. (special diets & tastes catered for)
• Documentation for bringing firearms into New Zealand.
• Airport pickup & drop off.
• All vehicle transport to & from the hunting area.
• Department of Conservation hunting permits.
• Arrangements made for the hire of any items that are required.
• Base camp or cabin accommodation while on the hunt.
• Arrangements made for taxidermy in New Zealand if required.
• Packaging and documentation for shipping of trophies.
• Government service tax of 12.5 %.
• Personal guide per hunter. 

• Personal clothing, i.e. sleeping bags, footwear, packs etc.
• Air transport to & from the hunting area. (helicopter/plane)
• Accommodation, food & refreshments while not hunting.
• Taxidermy / shipping of trophies out of New Zealand. 

Rate: $NZ100.00 per day per person.  

Please note: Rates quoted are GST inclusive. 

Red Deer are spread widely throughout the South Island. They are the most sought-after large game animal in New Zealand, mainly because they are easily accessible. 

The most productive time to hunt Red Deer is during the rut which is the last two weeks of March and the first two weeks of April. After the rut period, very good hunting is still available during the autumn (fall) and winter months right through until the end of September when the stags drop their antlers.  

Ten and twelve point heads are quite common with good heavy timber. As red deer tend to live in forested areas, the antlers are very dark and well stained. 

WAPITI 

Wapiti are only found in Fiordland and this is the only free ranging herd in the southern hemisphere.  

Hunting pressure is very high during the rut period (mid March - mid April) and a ballot is held to allocate hunting blocks. Applications for the ballot open early November and close mid January. The ballot is drawn by the end of January giving successful hunters time to plan their hunt & travel arrangements. 

For us to make the necessary arrangements for a wapiti hunt, we need to have a firm commitment with a booking and deposit received by early November to lodge an application in the annual ballot. This we complete at no extra cost.  

The best time to hunt wapiti is the same as red deer. 

Typical cost of red deer or wapiti hunt of six days ex Te Anau: 
  

Location hunted may vary depending on hunters ability and what they desire. Helicopter transport cost is approximate & may change as it is related to flight time. 
 
WHITETAIL DEER 

Whitetail are found on Stewart Island (the most southern island of New Zealand). The rut starts during the first week of May, peaking about two weeks later. Just prior to and during the rut, bucks tend to wander far and wide and are less wary than normal. 
 
Whitetail hunting is very popular and a hunting block must be booked well in advance. (At least 6 months preferably 12 months) We make the bookings at no extra cost but must have a firm commitment with a booking and deposit received for a hunt. 

Access to Stewart Island: 

• Helicopter direct to the hunting area in short time.
• Charter boat direct to the hunting area. This departs from Bluff (port) This mode of transport is the preferred method by many hunters as it gives the opportunity to take a large quantity of gear including a small boat which gives mobility around the hunting area. This can save a considerable amount of time plus allow access to sea fishing. *Charter boat hire can be shared by other hunters travelling to or from the hunting region and this cost is then shared.

Location hunted may vary depending on hunters ability and what they desire. Helicopter and boat transport cost is approximate and related to travel time.  
 
Please note: Guiding rates are GST inclusive. 

Thar are the most highly sought after trophy in New Zealand as there is an incredible amount of skill required to locate and hunt these top trophy game animals which are found in the alpine area of the Southern Alps.  

Thar tend to prefer high altitude areas amongst ice and snow and live in large family groups made up of young bulls, nannies and kids. 

To hunt thar, one must be in good physical condition with top quality footwear, clothing and rifle.  

The best time to hunt thar is during the winter from the end of May through to September. The first part of this period is the during the rut with bulls joining groups of nannies.  

Good hunting can be had during the summer months as well. 

CHAMOIS (Austrian Alpine Antelope) 

Chamois also live in the alpine areas though at a lower altitude than thar. Chamois and thar are seldom found together with chamois preferring the open grass lands and thar staying close to large steep bluffs where they retreat when sensing danger. 

The distribution of chamois throughout the South Island is far wider than that of thar and they tend to be more mobile living together in small family groups. 

Hunting conditions and time for chamois is the same as for thar (May - September) with the winter pelts being very attractive. 

Chamois hunting is very demanding and physical condition is very important for an enjoyable experience.  

Access for Thar and Chamois: 

Access into the mountains on the eastern side of the Alps is generally by four wheel drive up large river beds. It is possible to drive up the valleys for helicopter pick up and positioned in to the headwaters and hunt back down to the vehicle. This is usually very productive. 
(Four wheel drive is included in our daily rate) 

On the West Coast, access is by helicopter with flying time each way between 30 & 50 minutes depending on location and the prevailing weather conditions.  

Access to the West Coast requires approximately 5hrs driving. 

Typical cost of thar and chamois hunt of six days ex Christchurch: 
 

Wild boar are found throughout the South Island in low land habitat. 
The most successful and common method of hunting wild boar is with specially trained dogs with good hunting all year round. 

WILD GOAT 

Wild goats are common and good hunting is available all year round. 
Access for goat & boar is by 4 x 4 vehicle. 

WILD SHEEP 

Wild sheep are found in limited numbers in remote areas. 
Access is by 4 x 4 vehicle with good hunting all year round. 

TYPICAL COST OF A SIX DAY HUNT FOR WILD BOAR, GOAT OR SHEEP: 
 

Please note: Guiding rates are GST inclusive.  
   

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