Thread: Seeking Advice and Companionship for New Zealand Hunting Adventure

Originally Posted by BlackforestHunter

Thank you for the warm welcome here in the forum. The diverse feedback and information, such as the valuable insights on rifles and photos, are truly appreciated. The mention of the destroyed huts in Te Urewera and the late timing for this year in March-April is noted. Perhaps, I should rephrase my question: With your experience, how would you approach this trip if you were in our shoes?

I think you first need to decide if you are going to hunt with a guide or not. If you are doing it all yourself then you need to sort out these logistics:
Check with your airline that they permit firearms.
Get a visitors firearm permit.
Search DOC (who administer public land) website and find a few hunting spots (suggest middle to lower South Island).
Get a DOC hunting permit.

Also while I haven't been to Germany, I suspect that hunting is very different here. You'll need to find a hunting area that matches your fitness and confident in the mountains. You should consider contacting a helicopter company and asking them about hunting spots they recommend. Helicopters are a fairly common why to access the backcountry here.

If you want to call me and discuss your trip send me a PM and I'll share my contact details. I have hunted overseas a few times.