new zealand deer

Going into the 18th year of professional guiding Jim has now developed New Zealand Safaris into one to the most recognized high quality hunting outfitters in New Zealand. Every year Jim spends his summers traveling to the US to attend the major hunting conventions to personally meet...

Another great example of the Quality game with New Zealand Safaris. This huge buck was taken in heavy timber during the rut by Canadian hunter.

450 class Red Stag with a bow is a dream for most hunters, but with the right timing, hours a practicing longer shots and holding the draw it can be done.

These big old heavy Stags are always hard to judge. We all thought he was 430-450 inches, when in fact he ended up going well over 500 inches. Thats the way it goes and to say the hunter was over the moon when he walked up to him was an understatement.

A great example of what a traditional low fence/ no fence genuine wild free range Red Stag looks like.

Red Stag shot placement Like many of the deer species the lungs and heart are in the lower quarter of the Red Stag, approximately the size of a dinner plate. Judging half way going off the top of the shoulder and bottom of the chest you should aim slightly under half way. Being more of a medium...