Great New Zealand Red Stag Hunt

Owen goes out of his way to make sure you enjoy your hunt. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to go after Red Stag in New Zealand.

Owen goes above expectations

A great number of animals, combined with the fact that no other hunters where ever seen! Owen’s knowledge of the animals, hunting area, and the country was top notch. Record book animals where seen almost every day.

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Great hunt

perfect gift for my hunting husband. he got to experience hunting in another country and got a great stag

Owen Is The Best

I really liked Owen. He’s a really good hunter that is intelligent and interesting as well as an outstanding hunter.

I can’t think of anything I didn’t like other than the long flight from the US.

Excellent hunting experience

Advance planning was good Very accommodating to my needs Good equipment

Great hunting trip

There is an abundance of the different animals that New Zealand has to offer. Owen has an understanding of their behavior and how to judge an average size animal from a great one. He makes sure that your trip is great and can accommodate additional animals being taken if that is desired.

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Top of the line.

The Tahr portion was more like really a stalk hunt. I really liked that.

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Great game opportunities

There was a good variety of quality game. Owen was a great guide and an encyclopedia of information regarding the animals, country and life in New Zealand. Even down time was exciting and educational. He did an exceptional job and went out of his way to make my trip a life long memory. I would highly recommend a hunt with this young man. Thanks again Owen.

Nothing to dislike

Unforgettable hunt!

Owen knows a lot about hunting, and he moves in the mountain like he is at home. Not only that, but I felt like I was hunting with a friend, rather than with an outfitter. The scenery was amazing and the accommodation was 100% convenient (my wife joined me during the hunt and this was a huge advantage).

Everything was great!

An Epic hunt

Owen is a very knowledgable guide, easy to get along with and all around good lad. Very happy with the result of the hunt, the whole experience from accommodation to transport, and land access where we were hunting. Highly recommend!

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Bucket list Red Stag

Guides were top notch. Accommodations great and meals were delicious. We had some travel delays and the outfitter made schedule changes to accommodate. Habitat and game were amazing. PLUS, my beautiful partner was able to harvest a stag as well!!

Travel to New Zealand was horrific. However, once we arrived everything calmed down and we were greeted with kindness and open arms.

The hunt that met the hype.

It was the greatest and most successful hunt I ever had. Owen Trowbridge and John Smith took me out hunting three times. I came back with three trophies. I only fired 4 bullets. The rest of the time I got to see the beautiful country of Aotearoa with my family. The outfitters knew the terrain, they knew the game, and they had great equipment. The hunting unit was beautiful with fantastic views. The block was literally teaming with life. I heard Elk roaring, I saw white deer, I saw massive stags, scores of does, streams trickling down the mountainside. weather was gorgeous . Temperature was between 55-58 degrees. As we walked around we never spoke much.We just listened to the forest. After 20 minutes of sitting, glassing and listening, animals started appearing from all directions. Owen is soft spoken but he has a great confident presence. It’s almost like he knows exactly where the animals would be. Owen was never in a rush. He never seemed frustrated or stressed. I have only been hunting for 8 years. Mostly in Hawaii. Owen met me where I was at and made me feel like we are just going to the store to pick up a few groceries and a trophy red Stag. No pressure. He’s waiting for us . Sure enough he was there. My second guide John also had good insights and instincts. He helped spot my last trophy just hanging out at the bottom of this steep ridge. He was like let’s go get him. John basically carried all the heavy gear, and helped document the hunt. He always had a smile and was enthusiastic and positive. It felt like I was hunting with a couple of my brothers. I miss them both a lot even though I literally had just met them face to face 5 days ago. They are not catering just to millionaires. They love the outdoors and they like meeting the different people that passes through. They are the peoples outfitters. They cater to the old and the young. The novice or the expert. If you love the outdoors. If you value people and relationships. Look no further. It is the first time the hype was far exceeded by the results. These guys are the real deal. @Jim Shockey Go check these guys out. Owen Trowbridge and John Smith are top shelf people. Special mahalo to Caitlin who took my daughter and my other half shopping, sightseeing, strawberry picking while dad was completing the hunt of a lifetime. I hope my daughter gets to hunt with you when I come back very soon. Wendi and Susannah told me to tell you hi. You were a huge part of the beauty of the trip and the experience. Thank you.

Coming home. I wanted to go Tahr hunting which they offer as well. Next time ..

Excellent hunting experience

Great Tahr

Owen worked hard to put us on some good Awarapra Rama and an awesome Tahr.

Wonderful hunt and accommodations

The hunting was great and my trophy stag exceeded my expectations. Wonderful time with Owen and Bre!