Arapawa Trophy Ram hunt
Otago, New Zealand
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 Arapawa ram is a wild ram not like our usual domestic sheep here in New Zealand. It is believed to have been introduced in 1841 as a food source.
They are hardy sheep and are well adapted to the NZ landscapes.
They are underrated and are a cheap hunt compared to a lot of our trophy hunts here in NZ.
This is a 1 day hunt, so you would need to book some accomodation in or near Wanaka which we can help with that.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Bow Hunting
Rifle Hunting
| Hunting season: | Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2026 |
Success rate
100%
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
No accommodation providedRecommendations:
Book accoodation in or near Wanaka, this will be a day hunt.
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
- Transport on territory
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
Price does NOT include
- Transfer from/to airport
- Insurance
- Snacks
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Gratuities
Cancellation
- Cancelling a hunt will only occur a fee within 2 weeks out.
- This will be the deposit
Wounding
Wounding will be 50% of paymentPayment
Deposit
25% based on trip price
Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Bank transfer
PayPal
Final payment
Paid onsitePayment options provided by outfitter:
Bank transfer
Credit card
US$ 1,200
This price includes:
Daily rate for 1 day
1 hunter
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