Two hours takes in the kaimai ranges red deer herd and coromandel wild pig areas. Nzthl was one of the first trophy hunting operators established in new zealand the home of the worlds largest red stags. I spent a fair bit of time with aath aerial assisted trophy hunting as both a pilot and guide. Guided hunting new zealand te awaiti hunting adventures. At the age of eight he learnt the art of rabbit trapping. We all know the answer to this question of course true free range animals still exist.
The deer id been waiting for, for threeandahalf years. Large areas of wild land with large numbers of game animals also led to the development of commercial meat hunting on foot, by horse, boat, plane and, since the 1960s, hunting and live capture for farming by. Forget the barrel length and the name of the round for a minute. Three more red deer from thorndon hall arrived in 1861, and these were supplemented with animals from warnham and windsor parks. Unlike most other developed countries with a hunting tradition, there are no baglimits or seasons for hunting large game in new zealand. Hunters typically pursue stags by bush stalking still hunting, spot and stalk.
Once it is close enough to you, try to make the shot. By simon guild we all know the answer to this question of course true free range animals still exist. Aug 22, 2019 once you think you are close to the deer, stop and make a deer call for a minute or two. Aerial deer control was carried out over approximately 20,000 ha of the park from 1998 to 2015. Red deer are the most widespread and commonlyhunted game animal in new zealand and they are found in a huge variety of terrain and habitat types, from dense forests and farmland to the alpine mountain ranges above. Add that to its tough sole made of rubber and shaft measuring 8. With a rich history of been a highly regarded hunting destination, it was quoted by famous hunting author t. Join us to hunt red stag, fallow deer, himalayan tahr and chamois.
Dec 12, 2012 the former queenstown resident who was born in wales in 1937, learned about hunting the hard way as a government culler and private shooter in new zealand. Hunting is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity in new zealand with numerous books and magazines published on the topic. At present we have good populations of wild red deer throughout public and private land of new zealand, and a strong deer farming industry focusing on both velvet and venison production. Offering the opportunity to hunt a red stag, an elk, and a fallow deer, this is the perfect new zealand hunting package for hunters who want to harvest the three most popular species of deer in the country. This is a living list so please feel free to contact us if you are aware of any books not included in this bibliography. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Deer hunting is hunting for deer for meat or sport, an activity which dates back tens of thousands of years. You can earn a 5% commission by selling red deer in new zealand. Giving you the tools and up to date data to better plan your hunts. Over 25% of new zealand is public conservation land where there is nofee hunting. At age 10 he was let loose on the local rabbit population with a single shot. Hunting whitetail deer in nz with new zealand hunting.
Bibliography of new zealand hunting books the hunter. It comes as no surprise why irish setter 808 wingshooter waterproof hunting boots are much raved about and loved by many hunters. He was slightly unlucky too as there were 4 hinds attended by a lowly spiker just up the way which we had sneaked past and would have been. There is plenty of room for new zealand hunters and visitors from overseas. All the while still spending plenty of time in the hills of new zealand hunting and fishing. A bow hunting nz expedition with gerald telford will give you the memories of a lifetime. Fortuna books hunting books for sale from new zealand. There are signs moose still live in nz s wilderness. Hunting in new zealand things to see and do in new zealand.
However, assuming its legal to use on deer where you live, i still tend to agree with mel tappans assessment of the. At 19 years of age in 1970 along with his big brother wild bob, he was drawn to deer hunting. Bow hunting for a trophy of a lifetime, red stag or fallow buck at leithen valley hunts is extremely challenging and rewarding with record book trophies being taken yearly. Red stag hunting in new zealand big game hunting adventures. New zealands whitetail are relatively small compared to the whitetail found in north america. This part of new zealand is where you will see the very best of our native forests. New zealands only native mammal is a bat, so european settlers introduced several hunting species specifically for sport. The hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are listed here. Speaking of antlers, this hunting package is also extremely popular with antler lovers. 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.
What you are looking for in a top trophy is a royal 12point 6. Listen to the story as an audio book in the video above, and. Still hunting is a type of deer hunting that becomes an art for those that take it seriously. They live in 2 very isolated places on south island. Fawn, the first year in the life of a red deer in new zealand. I took an interest in and gained a fair bit of knowledge about new zealand game animals during this time. Typical sika antler have 8 points and this species has a long rutting season which extends from midapril until june. An impressive range of hunting opportunities is available within easy driving distance of our most populous city. It takes some forethought to be done right and to be successful at it.
Venison, the name for deer meat, is a nutritious and natural food source of animal protein that can be obtained through deer hunting. Book a new zealand hunting trip with telford hunting for the experience of a lifetime. Barry crumps 1960 classic a good keen man captured the spirit of the rugged deerculling life. Red deer in new zealand, roger lentle frank saxton shop. Is new zealand free range hunting a thing of the past. In the absence of natural predators, these animals flourished. But the reason i ask such a question is to revisit the idea of exactly what free range really means. The first arrival was a red deer stag from the royal park in richmond, which was released in nelson in april 1854. Hes been hunting for five decades and written books on the subject, and knows what hes seen. Auckland hunting areas north island new zealand deer.
Our hunting animals are characterised by natural native forests, rivers and this makes your experience very unique. Its easy to get started we will give you example code. Hunts are conducted on our private family ranch situated in a fertile valley in the central south island of new zealand. General information gary herberts new zealand hunting. Discover one of new zealands bestkept secret, hunt with shane quinns alpine hunting new zealand. Fiction by one of new zealands best known hunting authors.
Feb 06, 2017 bowhunting new zealand record book ram and goat. Within one hour you can reach a wellmanaged recreational fallow deer hunting area at woodhill forest. 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. He is still hunting deer with a passion that cannot be quenched and has lost count of how much time he spends. I took an interest in and gained a fair bit of knowledge about.
Unfortunately by doing this the other new zealand hunting companies loose control over the way your trophies are handled and prepared for shipping. May 07, 2016 at present we have good populations of wild red deer throughout public and private land of new zealand, and a strong deer farming industry focusing on both velvet and venison production. Bookings for casual hunting will be available after the roar, from may 2018. Bibliography of new zealand hunting books below is a bibliography, in alphabetical order, by author, of all new zealand hunting related books known to the hunter. Pdf deer hunting is a very popular leisure activity for new zealanders. There are many different types of deer around the world that are hunted for their meat. To date in excess of 80 articles as well as his book quiet foot steps have. However, similar to the other deer species present in new zealand like elk and fallow deer, the new zealand red stag rut also known as the roar occurs during march, april, and early may.
The new zealand deer hunters,handbook and resource guide. The new zealand elk hunting packages listed below are valid for hunts booked in 2020 and 2021. Using the cartridge for deer hunting is a somewhat controversial subject. Hunting whitetail deer in nz with new zealand hunting safaris.
The amount that this happens varies greatly year to year. Huntings spots is an outdoor mapping tool built specifically for hunters. A 20 creedmoor will be fine for out to 500 yards in my book. Tales are still told of young men making the monthly average wage. To date we have over 150 entries in the sci trophy record book. Please take a look at our prices below and contact us for more details. New zealands specialist free range public land outfitter. This is easily among the best deerhunting books you can buy. The first book in the trilogy about white patch the deer. Make what you will of headhunting, this was the motivation for bringing deer to new zealand.
Hunters typically pursue stags by bush stalking still hunting, spot and stalk, or calling, depending on the terrain and. New zealand hunters in the meantime carry on happily hunting for trophies, for meat, for skins, and just to get into the great outdoors. Choose from our range of packages offering hunting. Aerial deer control was ceased for a period of time to allow hunters the opportunity to show that recreational hunting can maintain deer populations at the level needed for canopy recovery. The whitetail deer is one new zealands rarest deer species. At leithen valley hunts we mainly use spot and stalk techniques and sometimes we set up on game trails and wait for the trophy of red stag or fallow buck to come past, the. A hunting guide to introduced wild animals of new zealand cheap.
Fortunately, when not hunting new zealand hunters like to read and many have written great books about their passion. There are signs moose still live in nzs wilderness. Isbn 0340342889 holden philip in search of the wild pig. The early days of red deer hunting in new zealand were very good. The red deer part 1 sold out the red deer part 1, is the fifth in a series of books that will eventually form the official n. The hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are. 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. Both free range and estate land hunting is available with trophies ranging from management stags to world record class.
In part two of the moose hunt, charlie mitchell discovers the evidence in stripped fiordland branches that moose still live here. The former queenstown resident who was born in wales in 1937, learned about hunting the hard way as a government culler and private shooter in new zealand. With the taste of venison still fresh in my memory, in short succession i acquired a firearms licence, a rifle and a stack of howto books. The author does well to show how he hunts, but does little to shed new light on this ageold hunting tactic. I hunt the northeast where stillhunting is a common form of hunting and found the information in this book to be fruitless. It features a fine, quality, ultradry waterproof leather exterior for durability. After youre setup, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep. All hunt packages at alpine hunting have good margins of time built in so that our hunters can have to opportunity to appreciate this handsome species in his natural habitat, and we offer all our hunters the opportunity to add a sika trophy to your red stag package. Browse and buy a vast selection of hunting new zealand books and collectibles on. The hunters recommended new zealand hunting books the. Hunt classic new zealand s trophies in the lush bush clad mountains of the north island with bow, rifle or muzzle loader. Make what you will of head hunting, this was the motivation for bringing deer to new zealand. Great new zealand deer heads volume i by bruce banwell. Today, population control is achieved with safe and controlled hunting.
Shop hunting new zealand books and collectibles abebooks. Recently, i received an enquiry from a hunter who wanted to hunt a red stag. Hunting deer is a regulated activity in many territories. The book was first published in 1975 and is a must have in any hunters library. For larger red deer stags over 350 sci or 18 points poa. Steep, inhospitable bush clad ranges centred on mt anglem metres dominate the northern coastline, and rounded granite domes like gog and magog and the raggedy mountains, stand out on the surreal central skyline. Red deer cervus elaphus scoticus the most magestic of all new zealand game animals, red deer were introduced to new zealand in the late 1800s and are now common throughout the whole country. The motu mob deer hunting yarns of new zealand kindle. Many hunters think they are still hunting when they are slowly walking in and out of their tree stand locations, but it is much more than that.
Warowild animal recovery operations or commercial helicopter hunting still operate on public land. The most magestic of all new zealand game animals, red deer were introduced to new zealand in the late 1800s and are now common throughout the whole country. For more details go to the prices and trip schedules page. Stewart island is blessed with a natural habitat that is still largely intact, even with the introduction of species like red and whitetail deer. Hunting of all australian species of deer as well as trips to new zealand and canada in pursuit of exotic animals. Our clients typically have their trophy shipment at their taxidermist within 23 months of their hunt.
Collected here are stories from one mans lifetime of hunting adventures in the new zealand bush. Red stag hunting involves the hunting of trophy stags, which are best hunted from late february through to july when the stag is in hard antler, with the rut, or as we say in new. Hunting books and books associated with hunting in new zealand most nz book. Our company is one of few that have stood the test of time and continues to consistently produce record book trophies to discerning hunters.
The thrill of the hunt still draws trophy seekers to the new zealand bush. The first arrival was a reddeer stag from the royal park in richmond, which was released in nelson in april 1854. He is still hunting deer with a passion that cannot be quenched and has lost count of how much time he spends hunting. E alaska, plains game in south africa and namibia, rusa deer in australia and had success in most of our new zealand species. Please browse through our online shop there will be something in. Donne in his book red deer stalking in new zealand, the best stalking in the north island is obtainable on that great expanse of country known as te awaiti on the eastern coast. Elk hunting in new zealand big game hunting adventures.
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