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Hunt Stag

Originally from England, Scotland and Europe, Red Deer were liberated in the New Zealand countryside from 1851 through to the early 1900's. With our temperate climate, complete lack of predators and the lush vegetation, they soon flourished in both the North and the South Islands.

1851

Year introduced to New Zealand

Red stags were introduced to New Zealand from the British Isles between 1851 and 1919

550

Average weight in pounds (200 kilos)

An average Stag weighs approximately 550 pounds (200 kilos).

Hunt Stag

The hunting season begins in mid February, and continues until mid August. The rutting season for Red Stags, Elk, Fallow Buck and Sika Stags is late March to early April.

600+ Stags

Black antlers on a white background.
Black antlers on a white background.

550 - 600+ Stags

500 - 550+ Stags

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Black silhouette of deer antlers against a white background.

450 - 500+ Stags

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400 - 450+ Stags

360 - 400+ Stags

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