How much is a red stag hunt in New Zealand?

See below for a breakdown of prices that may vary based on your desired hunting experience.

These example hunt options include: red stag trophy fee, 5 night accommodation at high-end lodging, all dining and beverages, open bar, guiding throughout the hunt, field preparation of trophies and local transfers. Upgrades and additional trophies (e.g. Tahr, Chamois, Fallow deer, Arapawa Ram etc.) can all be added in field during the hunt.

We partner with multiple experienced guides and outfitters who focus exclusively on free range hunts that are as demanding and challenging as any North American wilderness hunt. You can hunt on foot, horseback, or access remote areas with side-by-side all terrain vehicles.

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Typically, a guided 5-7 day free range red stag hunt will be similar in price as a baseline 350 SCI trophy high-fence stag, which is roughly $6,000-$10,000 USD all-inclusive. This may sound surprising since the quality and quantity of red deer are typically lower in the free range areas, but keep in mind that the free range hunts require just as much or more resources from the outfitter. Also, free-range properties are often 10,000 to 60,000 acre parcels of hilly terrain, mountains, and open fields controlled by private landowners who may charge access fees to their properties that your outfitter will coordinate on your behalf.

Our guides are continually building and maintaining relationships with landowners to ensure you have access to the highest quality free range red deer herds and impressive hunting landscapes.

Yes, absolutely! Most of our hunting grounds have an abundance of species thriving alongside our red deer herds. Elk/Wapiti, Fallow deer, Arapawa Ram, and South Pacific Goat can be found very close to the ideal red deer habitat. Many hunters take advantage of the outstanding elk genetics in New Zealand to bag the trophy of a lifetime at a greatly discounted price compared to a North American elk hunt. Check out this article if you are interested in hunting New Zealand elk.

Bull tahr and chamois reside in the more mountainous areas just a short drive or helicopter ride from our red stag lodges. If you’d like to focus specifically on tahr or chamois, we have lodges and cabins in the mountains that are perfectly situated for you to start hiking and hunting from your back door.