Free Range Red Stag

Since the drop in Helicopter hunting and recovery Red Deer numbers have increased dramatically here in New Zealand. With better numbers, more Red Stags are reaching maturity so once again there’s top quality free-range animals around. Releases and escapees from deer farms have also improved the wild herds genetics so stags with 16-20 point antlers are not that uncommon.

Hunting Downunder has some very privileged access into traditionally great Red Deer country where 40”, 7×7 stags roam and we can arrange your next free range red stag hunting experience.

Trophy hunting Red Stags is best done over “the roar” (their rut) which starts mid March through to mid May – 2 months of awesome hunting!.

As we try to keep stag quality high on our blocks, management stag hunts can be had at good prices, a great option to give the kids a shot.

Meat hunts over the Spring & Summer are also a great chance to take the kids out for some quality time, filling the freezer at the same time. On our Red blocks you’re pretty much guaranteed a shot at animals and will see up to 50 deer a day – that’s an experience in itself!

Contact Hunting Downunder to discuss prices and packages.