Red Stag: You might see an average of 15-20 deer per day with 5 trophy stags or more on a good day. You can expect to harvest a red stag between 350-400 SCI score.
Fallow Buck: You might see an average 5-10 fallow per day , with 1-2 trophy bucks. Fallow deer come in three color phases being menal ( spotted) white and chocolate. Bucks can be very aggresive during the rut and will often take on the much larger red deer.
Ranches: Are up to 30,000 acres and comprise of both open tussock country with some bush clad valleys. The properties rise from 1,500 ft. to over 6,000 ft. and offer probably the best traditional red stag hunting. You can also find Chamois, Fallow, Tahr, Ram, Goat and Boar all on privately managed ranches in the South Island of New Zealand.
Access: Is by 4x4 vehicle that provides you with good access to most of the ranch during the hunt by way of some safe 4x4 roads up the mountain. However, not all roads can be used after heavy rain or snow.
Accommodation: About a 2 1/2 hour drive from Christchurch or Queenstown airport is our Ranch House which caters for up to six guests at any one time. You have access to a washer/dryer and cell service, these are between 5 and 25 minutes away from all our prime hunting areas.
Other Game Animals: You can include other big game animals on this hunt as the ranches have free range Red Stag and Fallow bucks up to 200 SCI. Then in the game ranch are Elk, NZ Wapiti, larger Red Stags, Fallow, Goat, Ram and Boar.