Unlike most other developed countries with a hunting tradition, there are no baglimits or seasons for hunting large game in new zealand. Diy nonresident new zealand hunt nz hunting and shooting. Near palmerston north in the north island, kanuka wilderness is one of new zealand s best stag trophy hunting terrains. Mungunui hunting lodge, new zealand guided trophy red. Only two hunting parties are allowed on the property at one. New zealand north island hunting trips for any budget. Rex forrester resided in rotorua, within new zealands north island. He was married to isabel whom he met whilst on a hunting expedition in. Great new zealand deer heads volume i by bruce banwell. The rut commences mid march for red stags, followed a month later for sika, fallow and then rusa. However this book provides a welcome change with a focus on the north island and also details early tests using 1080 poison to control deer numbers. Mungunui hunting lodge, new zealand guided trophy red stag. The most soughtafter biggame species in new zealand are red stag, fallow deer, himalayan tahr, and alpine chamois, but there are many other huntable species on the north and south islands including arapawa sheep and several types of deer. New zealand hunting brought to you by kaweka hunting boasts world class red stag hunts on the edge of hawkes bays wine country.
Auction is for all books featured as a complete lot start price. Near palmerston north in the north island, kanuka wilderness is one of new zealands best stag trophy hunting terrains. Hunting in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand. Our herds in all species we offer are healthy and continue to consistently produce large numbers of top quality game every season.
For all clothing, tents and hunting equipment, the best place to go is. Different species of deer can be found in hard antler practically all year round in new zealand. Discover one of new zealands bestkept secret, hunt with shane quinns alpine hunting new zealand. New zealand hunting guide guided hunting central north. Comprised of two islands north and south, new zealand can be characterized as having the most friendly people in any of my travels around the world. They were liberated in the manawatu and bay of plenty regions in the north island. Rex forrester published the following hunting and fishing books. Guided trophy hunting in new zealand for species such as red stag, himalayan tahr, chamois, fallow buck, elk and arapawa ram is. Their resemblance to a rocky mountain elk got me excited. Browse and buy a vast selection of hunting new zealand books and. Red stag hunting in new zealand with south pacific safaris is a great trophy hunting adventure and with constant top 10 world class red stags being harvested each year proves we are the new zealand hunting outfitters to hunt with. Collected here are stories from one mans lifetime of hunting adventures in the new zealand bush. Animals trophy red stag hunting, free range hunting, new.
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He was employed by the tourist and publicity sector of the new zealand tourism department and was a recognised tourism ambassador for new zealand. The south pacific is the only region in the world sambar can be hunted. Chris jolly wairarapa hunt, north island red stag, one of sunspots safaris many guided hunting trips offered in new zealand. Some of the worlds best hunting lies in new zealand. From the warm sunlit shores of the woodhill state forest just outside of the auckland metropolis down to the frozen climes of deepest stewart island, whether it was chasing the elusive and wily sika or stalking the majestic red deer, clive sutton spent his life hunting them all. This outfitter hunts both the north and south islands. Hunt with ample hunting and youll get a personalised service with exclusive hunting, private, peaceful lodge accommodation and over 20 square miles of private hunting land. Other outdoors activities fishing, diving, tramping, surfcasting, all with new zealands deer hunting outfitter, okau wilderness park, wairarapa, new zealand. Hunting in new zealand new zealand ski vacations, heli. Napier north island new zealand deerstalkers association inc. Were a second generation family owned operation, offering a variety of programs and packages suiting everyone from nonhunters through to seasoned experts. New zealand north island sambar deer hunting guides. Shop hunting new zealand books and collectibles abebooks.
Southern mountain adventures is a family enterprise based in wanaka, new zealand. If you want to hunt sika, rusa or sambar deer, you need to fly to the central north island. Discover one of new zealand s bestkept secret, hunt with shane quinns alpine hunting new zealand. The hunters recommended new zealand hunting books the. New zealand hunting red stag hunting packages glen dene. New zealand hunting red stag hunting packages glen. The hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are. Jun 16, 2017 hunting publicland tahr in new zealand. Hunting is primarily spot and stalk and method of take can be bow or rifle. Wild pigs are prevalent in marlborough to the north as well. This third book from severinsen recounts stories of hunting in fiordland, north island deer and pig hunting, thar in the southern alps and wallaby in south. We have around us two national parks and many forests with permitted areas for hunting. New zealand hunting outfitters big game hunting new zealand, kaweka, new.
Auckland hunting areas north island new zealand deer. We also hunt animals such as bull tahr on a number of other blocks and fish in rivers and locations around new zealands south island. Hunt exclusively and safely on 10,000 acres of native bush situated at the southern end of lake taupo. New zealands only native mammal is a bat, so european settlers introduced several hunting species specifically for sport.
Introduced from europe between 1851 and the early 1900s red deer are ideally suited to our climate and habitat. Surrounded by the tongariro national park, this is true hunting new zealand style. Our grounds located in the heart of new zealands north island are rich in topological variety and native forest, hosting a wide range of trophy animals and game. Our grounds located in the heart of new zealand s north island are rich in topological variety and native forest, hosting a wide range of trophy animals and game. High in the hills, the thousands of acres of the kanuka. Hunting on our own private ranch or the thousands of acres of free and wild area for tahr and chamois. New zealand logistics for the diy hunter in new zealand, all big game and a lot of small game is nonnative, which is why you can hunt canada geese with a rifle. North island the hunter new zealands source of hunting. A savery creek outfitters, kaweka red stag, elk, sika, fallow deer, sambar deer. Hunters will stay in our well apportioned hunting lodge located between 5 and 40 minutes from our various hunting areas in the central south island of new zealand. Kiwi wilderness safaris guided hunting in new zealand. Both free range and estate land hunting is available with trophies ranging from management stags to world record class. Rex forrester 8 november 1928 31 august 2001 was a recognised new zealand hunting and fishing specialist.
New zealand trophy hunting ltd offers its clients superb new zealand hunting safaris including deer hunting, chamois hunting, tahr hunting, pig hunting and many other game animals available in the new zealand backcountry and alpine areas. Since 1992 alpine hunting has carefully built up the most solid infrastructure of experienced guides and equipment youll see in new zealand. Chris jollys private and exclusive property ranges over 20,000 acres of southern wairarapa coastal hill country, which is located on the east coast of the north island of new zealand. The excellent genetic quality and variety in our red stag and exotic herds places kaweka hunting firmly at the forefront of combination deer hunting in the south pacific.
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We can also arrange a trip to the north island which is just a short, 1. High in the hills, the thousands of acres of the kanuka wilderness estate offer the hunter an exciting fair chase hunt in the best of natural new zealand. We own and lease several properties managed for trophy hunting totaling over 25,000 acres of pristine free ranging and game fenced country. New zealand north island hunting outfitters, hunting guides. New zealand is known for excellent red stag hunting and this property is no exception. Find quality sambar deer in new zealand north island. Nz frenzy north island new zealand 3rd edition scott r cook on. Hunts are conducted on our private family ranch situated in a fertile valley in the central south island of new zealand. Red stag hunting in new zealand big game hunting adventures. Sika stag hunting is a hunting experience found only in the central part of the north island of new zealand, sika deer were introduces in the early 1900s a short distance as the crow flies from hunting downunders back door. Guiding is charged per day and will be quoted as requested as longer stays and roar packages may qualify for a discounted rate. Before the arrival of maori 700 years ago, and of europeans 400 years later, new zealand was one of the more distinctive ecosystems on earth. Although this area does have good bowhunting, the south island is more rugged with year around glaciers at its highest points.
Hunting red stag in new zealand has been a dream of mine since i was a little kid. Our country is safe, our scenery breathtaking, our people friendly and our cuisine and hospitality world class. Sep 15, 2016 nz frenzy north island new zealand 3rd edition scott r cook on. The motu mob deer hunting yarns of new zealand kindle edition. You may also enjoy new zealand hunting for sika and rusa deer. Hunting is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity in new zealand with numerous books and magazines published on the topic. The hauraki gulf islands have game hunting possibilities, particularly great barrier island, where moderate numbers of wild pigs and a few herds of goats can be found in the regenerating kauri forests and exotic pine plantations. The hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are listed here. Major herds are found in the north and south islands of new zealand. New zealand is famous for their superior red deer herds and we are proud to have access to the best animals and ranches available for magnificent trophies. A very vocal deer all year round both hinds and stags, the stags are especially vocal. There have been many books written about deer culling exploits in new zealand and dons autobiography is a great addition on the subject. The main hunting is between late february and the beginning of august when red stag, sika and fallow deer are in hard antler.
If youre looking for a real freerange deer hunting experience thats hunting where the animals range freely unlike a safari parks kohaka station ruapehu central north island new zealand is where you need to head to. Sambar were introduced to new zealand in 1875 from india and are closely related to rusa deer. Field dressing of your meat animals or preparation of your trophy mount is a. Red stag hunting new zealand, trophy deer hunting, trophy fishing. Chris jolly wairarapa hunt north island red stag new. A day spent chasing the south islands toughest mountain goat. A big south island deer and cattle farm is for sale as a freehold property and going concern business on the inland road about 30 minutes drive from kaikoura. The motu mob deer hunting yarns of new zealand kindle. All hunting of these animals are guided hunting only. Choose from our range of packages offering hunting and fishing in nz. Obviously the deer species will have a shorter season. Kaweka hunting, new zealand new zealand hunting guide. Join croc adams, owner and guide for southern mountain adventures, in an unforgettable hunting experience in the heart of new zealands southern alps.
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If you want to put your best foot forward when selecting your next hunting book then getting your hands on any, or all, of these titles is a good start. The red deer stags, often to fourteen points are our main quarry but you can discuss with chris your particular hopesaspirations. Bibliography of new zealand hunting books the hunter. We can offer you guided hunting trips through one of our many local operators or if you have the knowledge and a hunting permit we can guide you on where to go and what areas are the best. Additionally many hunters and outdoors enthusiasts class deer in nz as a resource, for both food, hobbies. He was known for his deer culling, helicopter hunting, live deer capture, pig hunting and trout fishing within new zealand and australia.
Fortuna books hunting books for sale from new zealand. You will fly into wellington, new zealand and will be met by chris or simon and transferred to the station. For for outdoorsmen looking for a mountain hun in new zealand, it doesnt get much better than bull tahr in the southern alps. Kawau island, 20 km north east of wellsford, has small populations of fallow deer and wallabies, mainly on private land. Hunting books for sale from new zealand fortuna books. New zealand hunting guide guided hunting central platue, nz. Hunting new zealands south island west coast amid rugged mountains and bush. Red stag hunting in new zealand with mountain hunters situated on the lush north island coast line, we are a small family business that has been outfitting hunts full time for 27 years. You have the option of either staying at the hunting lodge or staying in queenstown itself and getting picked up for each days hunting. Based at the owhango hotel in the central king country, what better place to be to go hunting.