David, outfitter/guide

New Zealand

8.4

3 reviews

Response rate: 100%

Response time: within a day

Our company was established in 1995 and operates in 1 territory.

I have been a professional hunter for all of my life and guiding since 1995. Hunts are the traditional spot and stalk methods. Which allow us to cater for all age and fitness levels. Over the years I have guided hunters from the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand on all the South Pacific's trophies. I specialise in free range hunting (no high fences) and I believe I would be one of the longest standing free range hunting guides in the country.
If you wish to experience wild and free trophy hunting at its very best then please drop us a line. We would love to have you come hunt with us.
David
TESTIMONIAL
One word sums up David; integrity.
In the three hunts I have been on with him he has compromised on nothing. His word is his bond and contract. My first hunt was not to his satisfaction, so he invited me back the second year to do it again, at no charge. The second year, he went way out of his way to accommodate me and work around the unusual and peculiar circumstances of that hunt. It was the most challenging and incredible hunt I have ever been on. What started out as a serendipitous adventure on my part, quickly turned into a life goal, one that David and I achieved together. After finally bagging my tahr, he was as excited and happy for me as I was for myself. He more than understood the importance of the achievement. In the mountains, it was as if we were two best friends out on a hunt together. I never felt like simply a client or a meal ticket for him. I have such a high regard for him as a person, hunter, and naturalist I don't know how to put it all into words.
David took me places in the Southern Alps I never dreamed I would walk. He made me want to challenge myself, but never made me do anything or go anywhere I was not comfortable. I trusted him with my life and always felt safe. Besides leading me on fantastic and exciting stalks, his love of the wilderness and skill as a naturalist made him stop and point out unique and/or rare birds and plants. These were little extra jewels along the way. He is a hunter's hunter. A true hunter. He is Orion of the Heavens. I will always treasure my memories with him, in the mountains
or in town, in the car eating fish and chips. David, I thank you for all you have done for me and taught me. I hope to walk with you in the mountains again, friend.
Kevin A. Shufran Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA

About this hunt

This is a New Zealand summer tahr hunt. January through March 2026 or 27. We only have a limited no of these hunts available due to the popularity of them. Suitable for European mounting at this time of the year. This a great time to get a big bull tahr as they are down low on the good grasses etc. Long summer days make for great hunting. We can also hunt chamois on this hunt.... We can take up to three hunters on this trip. Hunters may take up to 2 Himalayan tahr.

Guided

(Regular trip)

Stalking

Bow Hunting

Rifle Hunting

Mountain Hunting

Hunting season:	Oct 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Best time for hunting:	Oct 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Success rate

100%

Where you will hunt

Territory

This hunt takes place in the Central South Island

Fence type:	Not fenced
Territory size:	20000
Languages spoken by staff:	English
Operating since:	1995 year

Structure by elevation

Hills: 50%

Structure by landscape

Forest: 25%, Agricultural lands: 25%

Where you will stay

Farm cottage, Base camp and tented camp

Our base camp is used along with drop camps which allows us to be more mobile. Hot water, shower etc available at our base camps. We are basically out of civilization and in the mountains for the duration of the hunt.

Electricity

Ensuite shower

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

We will meet you at the airport

Nearest airport:	Christchurch
Distance from airport:	200
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 permits
Gun rental
Ammunition
Guiding by PH
Field trophy preparation
Trophy measurement
Insurance
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Beverages/soft drinks

Price does NOT include

Gratuities

Cancellation

Hunt may be cancelled/move dates at the outfitters discretion.

Wounding

We do not charge for wounded animals as we believe this is part of hunting.

Payment

Deposit

30% based on trip price

Deposit deadline: 10 days after booking

Payment options provided by outfitter:

Bank transfer

Final payment

Paid onsite

Payment options provided by outfitter:

Cash

Bank transfer

Bank transfer can be made prior to starting your hunt.

Payment notes

Package price changed to include non hunter day rate of US$200 per day.

US$ 2,995

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This price includes:

Daily rate for 5 days

1 hunter

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