Wilderness Red stag hunt
Otago, New Zealand
More about us
Our company was established in 2008 and operates in 1 territory.
- We provide a premier New Zealand hunting experience! We have access to some of New Zealand’s best trophy hunting terrain and a world class hunting guide to help you explore the country.
- We call it an ‘experience’ because there’s so much more to it than just a hunting trip, your adventure will include good old Kiwi family hospitality and an endless list of non-hunting activities. This is all made possible due to our location in Lake Hawea, only a short drive from the popular Lake Wanaka Resort and Queenstown, the bustling adventure capital of NZ.
- Barry Dodds (Doddsy) has been hunting all of his life; he’s been a professional guide around the region for years and has also hunted throughout Australia and South Africa - so he knows a thing or two about stalking trophy animals.
- Tony Dodds (Son, also known as Doddsy) has grown up hunting with his dad since he could walk. Tony loves to be out in the mountains camping out and stalking some of New Zealand's best animals on offer.
- To experience New Zealand hunting at its best, get in contact with Doddsy. He can take you on the trip of a life time, stalking the internationally famous red stag, or his favourite hunting prey – the Tahr. Both are in abundance right on the doorstep of his Hawea homestead.
About this hunt
The package includes 4 nights / 3 hunting days a free range red stag between 10-18 points (30-45 inches long)
Everything is included from pick up from the airport, food, accomodation, all drinks, rifle hire and ammunition.
We put pride on value in this type of hunt as is can be difficult, but a true wild hunt.
This is a family run business with both Barry and son Tony taking the guiding. Both are well seasoned and fully certified professional hunters. We pride ourselves on having that 1:1 guided hunt to make it as exceptional as you have dreamed.
From Queenstown airport it is a 3 hour drive into the hunting cabin, however there is also an option to helicopter in from the airport at an extra cost.
We design hunting experiences to suit hunters of all ability levels and preferences. I can work with you to design a tailored package that delivers your ultimate hunting adventure.
Guided
(Difficult trip)
Stalking
Bow Hunting
Mountain Hunting
| Hunting season: | Mar 1, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025 |
| Best time for hunting: | Mar 13, 2025 - May 20, 2025 |
Success rate: 90% If we don't get one then you will just pay half the price.
Where you will hunt
Territory
We have access to 100,000 acres of prime Tahr area near Mt Cook and rights to many other hunting concessions around the Southern Lakes to make your big game hunt successful and enjoyable.
| Fence type: | Partly fenced |
| Fence area: | 2000 acres |
| Territory size: | 100 000 acres |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English |
Structure by elevation
Hills: 50%, Mountains: 50%Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 50%, Forest: 50%Entertainment services
Fishing, Private jet boating along beautiful rivers, Visits to Queenstown to sample the shopping and unique night life, Wine tours, Sightseeing around the Lakes District, Helicopter and plane flights, Glacier walks and rain forest walks, Exploring Milford Sound, Farm tours, Visits to local pubs, cafes and shops
Where you will stay
Hunting cabin
One of our hunting cabins is nestled up on top of our hunting grounds overlooking a lake. It is used if we are hunting multiple animals out there, or you as the client want more of a "Hunting feel".
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
Fridge
Solar power
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
Pick up and drop off at Queenstown and Wanaka Airports is included in the packages.
| Nearest airport: | Queenstown and Wanaka |
| Distance from airport: | 50 miles |
| Transfer from airport: | Yes |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | Yes |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
Price does NOT include
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Taxidermy
Cancellation
You can transfer the hunt over to another year. If you decide to cancel, this needs to be done over 5 months before your hunt. This allows us to fill your spot back upWounding
Wounding an animal and not being able to find it will cost 75% of the total. However, we will do our utmost best to find you anotherPayment
Deposit
C$1,000
Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
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PayPal
Final payment
Paid 3 days after huntPayment options provided by outfitter:
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Credit card
CA$6,848
*This is an approximate price in the selected currency. Actual price of the trip is US$ 5,000
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