free range hunting new zealand

March/April is the rut or `Roar' for Red Stags. Everyone hunter seeks a different experience to which we can cater for.

This Alaskan hunter was not shy to a challenge, not only taking a great Red Stag but impressive Bull Tahr also.

Georgia hunter takes an exceptional Chamois buck well over 10 inches on private wilderness land with Jim Gibson of New Zealand Safaris

Jim Gibson has earned the reputation for NEW ZEALAND SAFARIS as being one of the highest quality Outfitters in New Zealand. As professional New Zealand hunting outfitters we have exclusive access to privately owned high country wilderness properties in New Zealand which are unmatched in the...

We have decent numbers of Merriums turkey on private land. With no season restrictions hunters from North America are able to tick off an international turkey when big game hunting with us.

New Zealand Safaris has exclusive hunting right to 3 extensive mountain properties privately owned. Giving game animals an high economic value to land owners means not only are they now an important part of the farming operation, they are getting value from game animals that are eating grasses...

Mountain hunting is part and parcel of Tahr hunting, they dont live on flat land. Challenging yourself as a hunter not only improves your skills and everyday you learn something new, thats hunter and guide.

Setting up for the shot is a crucial part of the hunt. All of our hunting is spot and stalk, so making sure the rifle is set up and dialed in correctly is important to make a vital shot.

Mid April and after a very good mountain hunt this Canadian rancher was able to take a very old Bull Tahr on foot, private free range land coming in 13.5 inches of horn and 9 years old this Bull tahr had extremely heavy bases.

Sitting up waiting on the sun to burn off the cloud in the valley below. Its a good way of getting in position with this cover above the Tahr, knowing where they are is the key so hunting on private land where the animals are not under constant hunting pressure like that on government land means...

A great example of what a traditional low fence/ no fence genuine wild free range Red Stag looks like.

Morning everyone just wanted to introduce myself. Jim Gibson owner of New Zealand Safaris based in the central South Island of New Zealand. Born and raised in the South I grew up as an avid hunter where it all began hunting deer & pigs for meat, then onto culling deer and selling the meat to...

Reece on his second hunt with us, and second Bull Tahr. This guy is an 8 year old Bull, with 13 inch horns. You can tell that buy counting the rings on the horns + the lamb tips. A Bull is considered mature and a trophy when he reaches 6 years old. On private land exclusive to New Zealand...