Thread: Foreigner looking for weekend hunt opportunities in New Zealand

Originally Posted by aballoga

I definately would like to get out and shoot something interesting in Australia if possible, where I'll have more time on the ground to figure things out. The NZ portion I'll want to plan in advance to save some on airfare. A smaller "natural" stag would do just fine. You have to understand how irresistible these racks are to someone who grew up hunting elk, they're just beautiful. If you don't mind, I'll PM you to ask more about you're DIY excursions to the islands, very curious.

No dramas man shoot one through.

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Chamois, red deer, fallow, tahr (with decent fitness) I could get you onto in a weekend- low chances of a world class trophy, but will definitely see animals and hunt properly-the kiwi way. Flick me a pm if you like.


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Aballoga you will do well going out with Josh

Originally Posted by sako75

Aballoga you will do well going out with Josh

Sarah wont be happy about it!

Originally Posted by Malhunting

Sarah wont be happy about it!

Ha, that's why you send them on holiday when you go hunting...

Originally Posted by Sauer

Hi Aballoga. I'm sure there are plenty of guys here who would be happy to take you out for a hunt, but 2 days is quite short to get to areas away from everyone else. I believe that if you are supervised by someone with a firearms license, then you don't require one yourself, so going with someone else and using their rifle under their supervision would be easiest for you.

June/July is mid winter here, so will be snow on most of the South Island mountains. I flew over them yesterday afternoon, and we have just had the first real snowfall of the year - everything above the bush line was covered in snow.

If you are ever down this way again in Spring (Sept/Oct) or Autumn (late April/May) I could put you onto a spot where you will see Red Deer, and I believe the fishing is okay - but you really need 4 days because of where it is. Plenty of deer though, was there 3 weeks ago and every time we went out hunting we saw deer. My 13 year old son shot 2 hinds and a stag. Not a lifetime trophy by any means, but typical of the area. This is on public land, with nearby private (very basic) hut accommodation, so cost is minimal.

It would be fair to say that there are more deer around now than I have ever known, and you can find them in some pretty unlikely places, so good luck.

Thanks Saur for the info, I'll pack the warm stuff. It looks like this will be a one shot opportunity for me, at least in the near future - so an autumn or spring visit isn't in the cards. But your hospitality is appreciated, same goes for the rest of you. I'm beginning to get optimistic this is doable.

Originally Posted by JoshC

Ha, that's why you send them on holiday when you go hunting...

haha, Sarah sounds like a charming and very understanding gal, will try not to get anyone in trouble. Josh - lets talk, messaging you shortly.

Originally Posted by aballoga

haha, Sarah sounds like a charming and very understanding gal, will try not to get anyone in trouble. Josh - lets talk, messaging you shortly.

When we married she vowed never to get in the way of my passion for hunting and the outdoors. So yep, shes very understanding.

Sounds good.

Aballoga arrives on Saturday - just grabbed a weekend - flies in Saturday and out Monday! I'm taking him on a red deer/chamois mission in Otago public land. Should be good - hoping to get him a couple of animals - or at least see one or two! Will throw a report up after the trip.

Originally Posted by JoshC

Aballoga arrives on Saturday - just grabbed a weekend - flies in Saturday and out Monday! I'm taking him on a red deer/chamois mission in Otago public land. Should be good - hoping to get him a couple of animals - or at least see one or two! Will throw a report up after the trip.

What a good bugger.

Originally Posted by JoshC

Aballoga arrives on Saturday - just grabbed a weekend - flies in Saturday and out Monday! I'm taking him on a red deer/chamois mission in Otago public land. Should be good - hoping to get him a couple of animals - or at least see one or two! Will throw a report up after the trip.

Good luck team - Aballoga, I'm sure you will have a ball. Hats off to you Josh, for making the effort.