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Every guided outfitter for tahr, chamois, red stag, sika, and fallow. All in one place.
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From the alpine tops of the Southern Alps to the rolling stag country of the east coast. Choose a region to see every outfitter working there, and the country and species that define it.
Canterbury Tahr country under the Southern Alps, with red stag and chamois. Explore region 
Gisborne Raukumara and East Cape hill country. Red stag and fallow. Explore region 
Hawke's Bay Kaweka sika country, plus red stag and fallow. Explore region 
Manawatū-Whanganui Ruahine and Whanganui public land. Red stag, sika and fallow. Explore region 
Marlborough Sounds, sunny valley heads and high alpine ridgelines. Explore region 
Otago Schist tussock ranges and classic free-range red stag country. Explore region 
Southland Rolling farmland, big bush blocks and the deep southern roar. Explore region 
Tasman (Nelson) Kahurangi bush and alpine tops in the top of the South Island. Explore region 
Waikato Farmland, ranges and central North Island bush. Red stag, sika and fallow. Explore region 
Wellington Tararua and Remutaka public land. Red stag, sika and fallow. Explore region 
West Coast Dense rainforest climbing to the alpine tops. Prime tahr and chamois. Explore region From the directory
Outfitters across both islands.
93 guided outfitters across 11 regions, 20 of them claimed by the outfitters themselves.
Mountain Hunters (NZ)
Wellington
600 class Red Stag available now! Family-owned for 35 years, offering 25,000+ acres of world-class North and South Island trophy hunting, luxury lodge stays, and non-hunter excursions. Game: 12 species (including Red Stag, Sika, Tahr, and Chamois) Perks: Coastal lodge, non-hunter sight-seeing.
NZantlers Ltd
Otago
NZantlers is a Queenstown-based outfitter offering ranch and estate hunts for Red stag, Elk, Fallow and rams, as well as free-range multi-species packages, and fly camp hunts for Tahr, Chamois, Red stag and whitetail deer. We hand tailor each trip to your expectations and requirements, this is a once in a lifetime trip for most people, and we make sure you leave wanting to come back for round two!
High Peak Hunting NZ
Canterbury
New Zealand's premier hunting estate. Family-owned and operated 10,000 acre estate in the central South Island specialising in extensive fair-chase foot hunting for Red Stag, Elk, Fallow, Tahr, Chamois, Ram, Goat and Boar.
Doddsy's Hunting
Otago
Professional and registered hunting company, Professional hunting guides association, Free range and Estate hunting, High quality trophies, Some of the most amazing scenery you will see while hunting
Frontier Guiding
Otago
Frontier Guiding New Zealand is an owner-operated, NZPHGA Registered outfitter based in Wānaka, specialising in authentic mountain hunting. We offer premium free-range hunts and select top-tier estate options, with a strong focus on professionalism and quality.
Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing NZ
Otago
Premium New Zealand Hunting, Fishing & Family Hospitality
Island Hills Station
Canterbury
Small family outfitter based on a 15,000 acre mountainous ranch; guided free range red stag, wild boar, wilderness chamois and conservation estate bull tahr. Proper mountain hunting for the fit and adventurous. No big marketing budget or overheads and farmstay accomodation to keep prices affordable.
Ivory Cliffs Estate
Hawke's Bay
Welcome to Ivory Cliffs Estate, where the roar of the red stag meets unparalleled luxury and hospitality. Our exclusive property offers a world-class hunting experience, nestled in the Ivory Cliffs of the Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand, known for its abundant vistas and pristine wilderness.
South Pacific Safaris
Canterbury
Family business. Kaikoura outfitter operating a private game estate and wild-area hunts for red stag, tahr, chamois and fallow deer, ram, Elk
Planning your hunt
Know before you go.
What a Guided New Zealand Hunt Actually Costs
Most guided New Zealand hunts run between roughly US$7,000 and US$25,000, and the biggest single variable is the size of the animal you take. Here is how the pricing actually works.
DIY vs Guided Hunting in New Zealand: An Honest Comparison
You can legally hunt New Zealand public land as a visiting hunter without a guide. Whether you should is a different question, and the honest answer depends less on money than most people assume.
How to Choose a New Zealand Hunting Outfitter: 13 Questions
Before you send a deposit to a New Zealand outfitter, check three things: that the business is registered and trading, that the guiding credentials are real, and that they will answer direct questions plainly. Here is how to do each one.
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