Your New Zealand hunt can range from private-estate red stag to high-country glassing, alpine climbs, helicopter-assisted access, and spot-and-stalk mountain hunting. We will set clear physical expectations for the trip you choose.
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New Zealand Red Stag and South Island Hunts
Red stag is the featured New Zealand experience, with Himalayan tahr, chamois, fallow deer, elk or wapiti, Arapawa ram and goat, and Bob Marley sheep also available.
Many private land trophy hunts are planned around prime antler and rut windows, while public conservation land requires current DOC permission and area-specific rules. Travel firearm permissions must be handled before the trip.
Plan for international flights, firearm permits, guide coordination, trophy export, taxidermy timing, weather, physical rating, observer options, and add-on tourism days.
Red stag hunters, mountain hunters, couples, bucket-list travelers, and anyone who wants the hunting trip to feel like a destination vacation.
The experience
Red stag first, with a full South Island species list.
Build the trip around red stag as the focal point, then discuss mountain or lowland add-ons based on dates, physical goals, and current availability.
Species to explore
New Zealand hunting opportunities.
Explore the species available in New Zealand, then compare the terrain, timing, travel needs, and trip style that fit your goals.
New Zealand Red Stag Hunts
Explore red stag hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
New Zealand Himalayan Tahr Hunts
Explore himalayan tahr hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
New Zealand Chamois Hunts
Explore chamois hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
New Zealand Fallow Deer Hunts
Explore fallow deer hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
New Zealand Elk/Wapiti Hunts
Explore elk/wapiti hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
New Zealand Arapawa Ram Hunts
Explore arapawa ram hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
New Zealand Arapawa Goat Hunts
Explore arapawa goat hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
New Zealand Bob Marley Sheep Hunts
Explore bob marley sheep hunting in New Zealand, including the terrain, timing, and trip details that shape the experience.
Related hunt types
Find the trip style that fits your time in New Zealand.
Lodging and meals
Know what the stay looks like before you book.
Lodge-based accommodations, home-cooked meals, and group-friendly room options are confirmed with the selected hunt. Exact inclusions are provided in the written package.
Planning rates
Current New Zealand planning rates
All New Zealand programs are Price on Request. Partner-site prices are not used as Heart of Texas Outfitters quotes.
- Red stag hunt
- Price on request
- Tahr, chamois, or fallow deer hunt
- Price on request
- Elk/Wapiti hunt
- Price on request
- Arapawa ram or goat hunt
- Price on request
- Bob Marley sheep hunt
- Price on request
Prices marked “+” or “Starting at” are non-binding starting points. Listed hunt-package fees are included unless specifically noted; gratuity is not included, and some lodges add nightly fees. Dublin lodging is $200 per room, per night. The final written quote confirms dates, trophy class, permits, personal travel, and every inclusion.
Before you travel
Current details make for a better hunt.
Licenses, seasons, firearm rules, quotas, and trophy-export requirements can change. Before you book, we will help confirm the current details for your destination and hunt.