Australian Hunting Consultants

NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND - OPTION 1

Australian Hunting Consultants are fortunate to have access to some of the finest exclusive free range fair chase hunting in the South Island of New Zealand. Also you will have the services of one of the best outfitter/guides in the business.

Trophy animals on offer include Red Stag, Fallow Buck, Chamois Buck, Bull Thar and wild Ram.

You will be hunting on some of the best trophy producing private properties, exclusively managed for top trophy producing potential under free range fair chase conditions.

We have a number of packages available or we will be happy to customise a hunt to suit your needs.

Please check out our South Island Option 2 page for other great package Ideas.

Bull Thar

Package 1

Bull Thar

1x1.....4 Days.....US$5,500.

Package 2

Chamois Buck

1x1.....4 Days.....US$4,500.

Package 3

Chamois and Thar Combination

1x1.....8 Days.....US$10,000.

Package 4

Red Stag

1x1.....4 Days.....US$4,500.

Fallow Buck

Hunting.

Hunting is mainly done on foot, after a desirable trophy sized animal is spotted and assessed by your guide you will then make the stalk to within shooting range. Hunting is done in quite mountainous areas and a reasonable level of fitness is required to make your hunt a successful one. Your guide will take care of skinning your trophy and field preparation for taxidermy.

Chamois Buck

Accommodation.

You will be accommodated in comfortable cabins or tented camps and all food and beverages will be supplied by your guide.

Getting there.

You will be met at Christchurch International Airport by your guide or one of his representatives and transported to and from the hunting areas. On the conclusion of your hunt you will be returned to the Airport.

What to Bring.

Good quality boots, binoculars, sleeping bag ( -10 rated) , camera , torch (headlamp) ,day pack, Rifle min 270 cal sighted in at 300metres, 40 rounds of ammo ( no ballistic tip) and your personal effects.

Seasons.

Red Stag can be hunted from March to August but hunting during the rut, late March to mid April is the most exciting time. Hear the stags calling their challenge as they try to hold their harem of hinds and fight off other stags.

Fallow Bucks can be hunted from April to August, but April is the hight of activity during the rut. You will hear the bucks make their distinctive croaking calls as they too fight to keep their harem of does.

Bull Thar. Our guide specialises in trophy class Thar and every season is successful in securing monster bulls in the 13 inch class for his clients. Thar can be hunted from April through to August but the skins are in prime condition from late May till July.

Chamois buck. These beautiful little mountain antelope can be hunted from April to July but like thar are in prime full skin from late May till July.

Chamois Buck

Not Included in the Hunt.

Flights from your country of origin to Christchurch International Airport, accommodation prior to and after your hunt, packaging and freight of your trophies to home or the taxidermist of your choice

Insurance.

Whilst all reasonable care is taken during your stay, hunting is a potentially hazardous pursuit and we take no responsibility for injury or loss that may occur during your hunt. We strongly advise our clients to arrange their own suitable travel insurance prior to departure.

Payment.

A payment of 50% of the hunt cost will secure your booking. The balance is payable to your guide at the beginning of the hunt. All prices are quoted in US dollars.

Summary.

This hunt will appeal to the serious trophy hunter seeking the finest free range private trophy hunting available in the South Island of New Zealand with one of the best guides in the business. We advise you to book early as these hunts are booked out early in the season.

Bull Thar

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