Big Game/Waterfowl Combo

[jcnelsn1]

Any recommendations for an outfitter that could provide a stag hunt (other big game on the table as well) and waterfowl combo hunt in New Zealand? I understand a lot of the stag hunting is done on fenced estates. Would not be my first choice, but could get comfortable with it on a large property I think. Would like a nice lodge with good food, etc. Thanks

 

[375Fox]

I don’t have a recommendation for that hunt, but what you said about fenced estates isn’t necessarily true. Most of the New Zealand stag hunting marketed to Americans is the estate hunting however there is a huge amount of free range stag hunting available. Most of the big outfitters will offer it if you ask, but there are a lot of guides in New Zealand. Their hunting guide association maintains a list of all members on their website. I would suspect many of the “unknown” guides listed mainly hunt free range. There is a huge difference in free range vs estate stags, in horns, color, body size, and especially temperament. Both these stags are considered management class.

 

[cpr0312]

Jim Gibson... New Zealand safaris. Lots of public and private land. Great areas and great outfitter!

 

[jcnelsn1]

Jim Gibson... New Zealand safaris. Lots of public and private land. Great areas and great outfitter!

Looks like a nice outfit

 

[jcnelsn1]

Anyone ever been with Venator Cadrona Safaris? Estate hunt but looks like 10-15k acres with a lot of terrain

 

[LivingTheDream]

For what it is worth, I booked a trip for Tahr and waterfowl with New Zealand Trophy Hunting. Haven't hunted with them yet but offer different types of hunts (for example we are hiking in and camping out for the Tahr portion of my hunt) and lodging options. Communication has been great but I am not hunting with them till 2025 so might be a while before I get a first hand report.