Free Range Red Stag Hunt

Ewan, outfitter & guide
New Zealand
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a week
Our company was established in 2015 and operates in 2 territories.
  • Our company was established in 2016 after Ewan had spent 10+ guiding for a number of the most prestigious outfitters in New Zealand. We wanted to offer a smaller more personalised service, with a dedication to quality, adventure and safety.
  • Through our long time in the industry and the contacts made. We are privileged to be able to offer exceptional chamois, tahr & stag private land hunting opportunities, on the most sought after of free range properties.
  • We also offer some of the finest estate hunting across numerous properties for trophy red stag, fallow and tahr, and to suit any budget.
  • Our goal is to deliver you a true hunting experience, tailored to your interests and abilities
  • We have a legal concession to operate on New Zealand’s vast amounts of public land, and the years of experience and knowledge to be able to make you successful on public land.
  • We have extensive backgrounds in guiding and hosting clients, as well as the first aid to keep you safe.
  • We use only high-quality equipment to make your stay in the backcountry that much more comfortable. As well as providing a selection of very well set up custom carbon rifles with high-end optics, as well as having the skills to really use them.
  • We are able to create completely bespoke hunting adventures to suit any budget. From exclusive helicopter access 5 star mountain lodging to multi day backpack hunts, we have the contacts, skills and experience to deliver you the real experience.

About this hunt

Join me for an extremely exciting, challenging but vey rewarding true free range Red Stag Hunt! These hunts are undertaken on privately owned high country sheep and beef ranches, chasing the most original bloodlines NZ has to offer!
Guided
(Regular trip)
Stalking
Hunting season: Mar 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Best time for hunting: Apr 13, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Where you will hunt

Territory

The mountains surrounding Wanaka are home to some of the most desirable big game species in the world. Hunt Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois, and other coveted big game animals. Our guides scout the best locations to hunt in New Zealand including the beautiful Souther Lake mountain ranges surrounding Wanaka.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 100 000 acres
Languages spoken by staff: English

Structure by elevation

Plains: 20%, Mountains: 80%

Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 50%, Forest: 50%

Where you will stay

Hunting Lodge or Cabin

We offer a range of accommodation to suit any budget or taste. Everything from 5 star helicopter access mountain lodges to high end lake front hotels in the centre of Wanaka, as well as having our own private remote cabin located in the West Coast rainforests.

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

We will meet you at the airport.
Nearest airport: Queenstown
Distance from airport: 40 minutes
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
  • Hunting license
  • Gun rental
  • Ammunition
  • Guiding by PH
  • Field trophy preparation
  • Trophy measurement
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Beverages/soft drinks
  • Housekeeping

Price does NOT include

  • Gratuities

Cancellation

Cancellations within 30 days will lose deposit

Wounding

Wounded animals will be charged at full amount

Payment

Deposit

10% based on trip price
Deposit deadline: 30 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Bank transfer
Credit card

Final payment

Paid 1 day after hunt
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Cash
Bank transfer
Credit card
US$ 7,000
US$ 10,000

This price includes:

Daily rate for 5 days
1 hunter, 1 guest
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