Rusa Deer

We are able to offer a great hunting package for rusa stags on our exclusive 125,000 acre hunting ranch on the Great Dividing Range in Central Queensland.

Good size trophy Rusa deer are encountered everyday during your hunt, especially during the rut in June/July with some specimens well in excess of 30 inches. The most recent, measuring 33 inches in length.

We also have the following species available at this ranch, Fallow deer, Axis deer, Sambar deer, Red deer, Dingo and Scrub Cattle.

Rusa Hunting:

Rusa hunting is mainly done on foot, as the hunting area varies from open timber country to thick vegetation and some creek flats and swampy grass lands.

During the rut, stalking in on roaring stags is a tremendously exciting way to hunt. Rusa stags are vocal during the rut, usually to the end of June through to August, and are very aggressive, often fighting for dominance of the breeding hinds.

Trophy stags are long tyned with heavy pearled beams and often have bladed tops. Stags are often found around wallows and are very territorial often marking their area with scrapes and rubs.

Getting There:

Hunters will fly to Emerald Regional Airport connecting from Brisbane International Airport (approx 3 flights per day), where you will be met by your guide or one of his representatives and transported by vehicle (approx 2.5 hours drive) to the hunting area. At the conclusion of your hunt you will be returned to Emerald Regional Airport or you may wish to end your hunt in Townsville (Gateway to The Great Barrier Reef) at a cost of US$500 extra per group for the Townsville transfer.

Accommodation:

You will be accommodated in our purpose built Hunting Lodge with all modern conveniences including computer and phone access. All meals and beverages (a quality selection of Australian wines and beers) are catered for. An outdoor entertainment area, swimming pool, BBQ facilities and campfire are on site. Daily laundry service is available if required.

What to Bring:

You will be hunting in the winter months and frosts are not uncommon, so it is advisable to bring some warm clothing for the early mornings and late evenings. The following items are also advisable, light weight comfortable hunting boots, binoculars, a warm hunting cap or beanie, torch (flashlight), day pack, camera and/or video camera.

Your guides have a selection of quality firearms for your use. Should you choose to bring your own firearm, three months prior notice is required to apply for your import permit. There is also a limit of 40 rounds of ammo that can be bought into Australia. Bow hunters are welcome.

Seasons:

Rusa stags are in hard antler from the end of May till early December. The best time to hunt is during the rut from the end of June til end of July. This time of the year can be quite cool in the mornings and evenings but usually it is quite pleasant through the day, to about 20 Celsius.

Not Included:

The following items are not included in the cost of the hunt.

Airfares to or from your country of origin to Emerald Regional Airport
Accommodation prior to or after your hunt.
Packaging and shipment of your trophies to your home or to the Taxidermist of your choice.
Tips or gratitudes to your guide or his staff.

Insurance:

Whilst all reasonable care will be taken during your stay Rusa hunting is a potentially hazardous pursuit and your guide or his staff will not be held responsible for loss or injury that may occur. We strongly advise all our hunters to arrange adequate insurance prior to leaving your home. All our hunters will be supplied with our Terms and Conditions and Indemnity Forms prior to the hunt commencement.

Rusa Deer Summary:

Rusa deer make for a great trophy hunt, especially during the rut when the Rusa stags are bellowing their challenge. You will also have the option to take another trophy from the additional species we have available on this property.

You will thoroughly enjoy the great atmosphere around our uniquely Australian Hunting lodge with its relaxed outdoor entertaining area where hunters can enjoy a cold beer around the campfire, reminiscing the days hunt while watching the sunset or the BBQ cooking.

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