Where can I hunt in New Zealand?

Asked by: Christine Washington

The Best South Island Hunting Locations

• Nelson/Tasman. Hunt red deer, tahr, chamois, fallow, goats and pigs in the Nelson Lakes National Park. …
• Canterbury. …
• Otago + Southland.

Can you hunt anywhere in New Zealand?

To hunt on any land in New Zealand requires the permission of the landowner. On public conservation land, this permission is obtained by getting a hunting permit from DOC.

Is it free to hunt in NZ?

No hunting license is required in New Zealand so there’s a good savings right there. And if you want a more do-it-yourself camp experience, you can get the cost down to $5,000 during the early season by staying in an efficiency unit and making a few of your own meals each day.

Is there any hunting in New Zealand?

Different species of deer can be found in hard antler practically all-year round in New Zealand. The main hunting season is between late February and the beginning of August when red stag, sika, and fallow deer are in hard antler.

How hard is it to hunt in New Zealand?

A hunt in New Zealand is easy to plan, and it is a safe and welcoming country. Because it is stable and friendly, New Zealand is also a perfect place to include your spouse or family in your adventure. New Zealand offers very diverse terrain that accommodates the desires or physical limitations of all hunters.

Can foreigners hunt in New Zealand?

Beyond being one of the few places one can hunt without an outfitter, New Zealand is also one of the few foreign destinations where you can bring home game meat.

Can you hunt in New Zealand national parks?

Regulation of recreational hunters
Recreational hunters have open access to almost all public conservation lands with few restrictions on what deer they can kill and when they can kill them.

How do I start hunting in New Zealand?

The best place to start is by heading into your local hunting shop or contacting your local hunting club, such as a branch of the NZ Deerstalkers Association (NZDA). They will let you know the opportunities that exist in your region, club hunting trips you can join and local hunters to get in touch with.

How much does it cost to hunt deer in New Zealand?

5 Day Red Stag Hunting packages – North Island Estate

How much does it cost to shoot a red stag in New Zealand?

Most Red Stag hunts with professional outfitters will start around USD $5500 per hunter in 2 hunters x 1 guide. This will often include 5 days of hunting, 4 nights of accommodation and trophy fees for 1 Red Stag up to 350 inches or 1 wild and free range Red Stag.

Is deer hunting allowed in NZ?

A large bodied deer, antlers of 6 points are standard for mature stags. They are hunted on public and private land in the North Island of New Zealand.

Are there elk in NZ?

Elk / Wapiti (Cervus canadensis)
Elk in New Zealand are the Rocky Mountain Elk, and are raised commercially for venison and hunting. They were first introduced in the early 1900s, but did not fare well.

How many wild deer are in NZ?

Some two million deer are now on New Zealand farms and deer have typically been much more profitable than sheep or beef. In New Zealand, the perfecting of the net gun and its widespread use marked the deerdevils’ last show. By 1976, there were 20,000 deer on some 90 farms around the country.

Are there any moose in New Zealand?

There are signs moose still live in NZ’s wilderness.

Are there bears in New Zealand?

Are there bears in New Zealand? Newzealdn Grizzly Bear is a bear species that is native to New Zealand. These bears are much smaller than other brown/grizzly bears due to insular dwarfism. Newzealand grizzlies are much less aggressive than other bear species and can sometimes even be tame towards humans.