New Zealand Stag, Elk, Tahr and Chamois Hunt #199

This outfitter hunts the South Island of New Zealand. He specializes in custom tailored hunting adventures throughout the South Island. He is equally at home with rifle or bow hunters.

The quarry of choice for hunters visiting New Zealand are usually Red Stags, Himalayan Tahr, European Chamois, Fallow, Boar, Goat, Ram and Elk (New Zealand Wapiti). All of these species were introduced to New Zealand from overseas 80 to 150 years ago. There are no indigenous mammals in New Zealand — and therefore very few predators. He hunts many areas on the South Island, so just tell us your wish list!!

New Zealand is situated about 1600 miles southeast of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean. New Zealand consists primarily two islands, the North island and the South Island with a total area of 103,000 square miles or roughly the size of Colorado. New Zealand has a population of just over 4 million with the majority living in the major centers. This leaves plenty of quiet uncrowded wilderness areas to explore. The climate in most parts of the country is moderate, however, snow can be expected at higher elevations in the winter months (May to September). Being in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons in New Zealand are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer in the USA is winter in New Zealand. New Zealand is also 17 hours ahead of EST.

The quarry of choice for hunters visiting New Zealand are usually Red Stags, Himalayan Tahr, European Chamois and Elk (New Zealand Wapiti). All of these species were introduced to New Zealand from overseas 80 to 150 years ago. There are no indigenous mammals in New Zealand — and therefore very few predators. He hunts many areas on the North and South Island, so just tell us your wish list!!

2024 Hunt-Nation Special Packages Pricing

#1 Red Stag hunt 4 days/3 nights up to 360” $6,000
#2 Red Stag hunt 4 days/3 nights 360”-400” $8,000
#3 Red Stag/ Bull Tahr 5 days/4 nights stag up to 360” and free range Tahr $9,500
#4 Bull Tahr/ 5 days/4nights (free range private land no helicopter $6,500
#5 Red Stag/ Bull Tahr/ Fallow Buck 6 days/5 nights $13,500
#6 Free range Red Stag up to 220” 4 days/3 nights starting at $5,500

The above packages are all inclusive of airport pickup and return (either Christchurch or Queenstown) transport during hunt, trophy fees, guiding, field prep of trophies and delivery to expeditor, hunt accommodations, meals and beverages, complimentary use of firearm/ ammo and fishing gear.
Note* Tahr hunts are private land foot hunts on 30,000 acres. No helicopter required. Upgrade to estate available for $2,500 on 10,000 acres.

• Apollo Slam – 21 Days
This is the ultimate hunting and fishing experience available in New Zealand. Details on inquiry
Here are individual trophy fees if you would like to make up your own customized safari.
Please let us know what you require in the standard of accommodation and we will put it all together for you.
• Red Stag Trophy Fees
>300 SCI $3,500
300-320 $5,500
320-340 $7,000
340-360 $9,500
360-380 $12,000
380-400 $14,500 400+ SCI $P.O.A

• Free Range Red Stag
>250 SCI $2,500
250-300 SCI $3,500
300+ SCI $5,500

• Elk Trophy Fees
300-340 $5,000
341-360 $8,000
361-380 $12,000
381-399 $16,000
401+ SCI priced individually

• Fallow Buck Trophy Fee
>220 SCI $4,000
220-240 $6,500
240 SCI+ $P.O.A

• Additional Trophy Fees
Sika Stag $5,500
Boar $1,500
Ram $1,500
Goat $1,000

• Daily Rate
Starting at $600 1X1; then 2X1 is $450 p.p. per day. Includes airport pickup and return, transport during hunt, hunt accommodation, guiding, meals, field preparation of trophies and use of firearms. Non-hunter daily rate starts at $300.

Helicopter Hire:
Helicopters are Hughes 500E and MD520 NOTAR and will be charged at US $1,750 per hour to the hunter when used.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
• where fly to: Fly to Christchurch
• any cost for pickup and return? Airport pickup and return is part of the deal.
• how far a drive from airport to camp? 3 hours from airport to hunting area.
• How physical is it? Terrain ranges from rolling hills, to big hills to moderate mountain country.