Australian Hunting Consultants

RUSA STAG HUNTS

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, Scrub Cattle and Kangaroo.

Hunting

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 � 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.

Cost

Trophy Rusa Stag 4 day hunt 1 x 1 US$4500 includes 1 Trophy stag.

Trophy Rusa Stag 5 day hunt 2 x 1 US$4000 includes 1 Trophy stag per hunter.

This cost includes all trophy preparation.

Additional species trophy fees:-

Fallow Buck US$2000
Sambar Stag US$5000
Chital Stag US$2000
Red Stag US$2500
Rusa Stag US$2500
Scrub Bull US$800
Camel US$1200

Free of charge:- Dingo, Wild Boar, Kangaroo (4 species available)

Should you wish to have any trophies skinned for a life size mount an extra charge will apply. A deposit of 50% of the total hunt cost will secure your booking, a further payment of the remaining 50% of the hunt cost is payable upon arrival at the hunting area.

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 guide has a selection of quality firearms for your use. Should you choose to bring your own firearm, 3 months notice is required to obtain your import permit. There is a limit of 40 rounds of ammo that can be bought into Australia.

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 in hunt

Accommodation prior to or after your hunt, airfares to or from your country of origin to Emerald Regional Airport, packaging and shipment of your trophies to your home or taxidermist of your choice, rifle hire US$100, firearms import permit US$50 if required, tips or gratuities to your guide or his staff.

Insurance

Whilst all reasonable care is taken during your stay hunting is a potentially hazardous sport and your guide and his associates will not be held responsible for any loss or injury that may occur. We strongly advise all our clients to arrange adequate insurance prior to leaving home. All our hunters will be supplied with our Terms and Conditions and Indemnity form prior to the hunt. These forms are required to be completed, signed, and returned 2 months prior to your hunt.

Summary

This is 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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