Stag
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. During this time you can hear roaring, bugling and grunting. The rut for the mighty Bull Tahr and the beautiful Chamois Buck is during May and June. The rut is a fantastic opportunity to see all the animals in their full glory.
600 + Stags
Originally from England, Scotland and Europe, Red Deer where 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.
500 - 600 + Stags
Red Stags can be hunted from the 3rd week of February until the end of August. The rut for the Red Stags is March/April. During this time they "Roar" and it's an exciting time for hunting. Early rut is particularly good for bow hunters.
450 - 500 + Stags
Red Stags are the European cousin of the North American Rocky Mountain Elk. They are a red/brown colour and an average Stag weighs approximately 550 pounds (200 kilos).
390 - 450 + Stags
Red Stags are the European cousin of the North American Rocky Mountain Elk. They are a red/brown colour and an average Stag weighs approximately 550 pounds (200 kilos).
350 - 390 + Stags
Red Stags are the European cousin of the North American Rocky Mountain Elk. They are a red/brown colour and an average Stag weighs approximately 550 pounds (200 kilos).
