Adventures In Hunting! Hunting in Wapiti New Zealand - Hunting Red Stag, Merriam Turkies, Fallow Deer, Awapra Ram, Feral Goat, Alpine Chamois and Tahr. It's will worth the journey!

Wapiti, New Zealand
"Well Worth the "Journey!"

Nestled in the picturesque Mokai valley, in the southern portion of New Zealand's North Island under the shadow of the Ruahine Mountain ranges, lies one of hunting's best kept secrets - New Zealand's best Wapiti hunting location. This outfitter has specialized in hunting Wapiti because of his utmost admiration for them as the ultimate deer species to hunt in New Zealand.

The challenge of luring a mature bull out of the timber during the rut makes a great

"once -in-a-lifetime" experience. The countryside is varied and long shots to test the skill of the dedicated and skilled rifleman also occur with regularity.

The management policy of not harvesting immature bulls means that each year a large number of bulls reach their top trophy potential. The classic 6x6 bulls are common, but the outfitter wishes to share the challenge and joy of taking the exceptional trophy.

This hunt is recommended to be booked for a minimum of 5 days. This makes it an ideal add-on to the traveling hunter's itinerary for other species available either on North Island such as Red deer, Sika deer, and Fallow deer or on South Island for Tahr and Chamois.

The hunting season is March 1st to August 15th with the peak of the rut being the first week of April. The hunt is based in a modern well-equipped 3-bedroom lodge from which your guide will take you hunting each day using either an all-terrain vehicle or on horseback. Furthermore, you can fly by helicopter to the outfitter's remote hunting chalet in the Kaimanawa Ranges to hunt the elusive Sika deer.

Other activities can be arranged such as duck hunting and trout fishing (in season) plus turkey hunting, or non-hunting exploits like skiing, river rafting, golf, and various local tours.

Hunting Season...

March 1st to August 15th. Bull wapiti rutting period is March and April. Best time for the Chamois and Tahr hunting is April to August.

Recommended Days...

Three day minimum, but a 5 day booking for Wapiti and 5 days for Tahr and Chamois.

Other Species Available Besides Wapiti:

North Island - Red Stag, Fallow Deer, Sika Deer, Awapara Ram, Feral goat, Merriam Turkey
South Island - Alpine Chamois and Tahr

Firearms...

Recommended cartridges from .270 to .338 are best. Range facilities are available to reconfirm your zero after traveling. Rifles are available on request. (N.B., The Tourist Firearms License must be obtained at a cost of $25NZ from the police at the airport in Auckland upon arrival. The process takes from 15 to 20 minutes and is co-located at baggage claim before processing through Passport Control and Customs).

Clothing...

Weather conditions vary from fine frosty weather to heavy rain and occasional snow. Good quality warm, comfortable and waterproof clothing and boots that are broken in properly are required. There is a Swandri Outlet in Taihape which stocks the traditional wool "Swannie" pullovers found only in New Zealand.

Domestic Travel...

Once International travelers arrive in Auckland, they may either take the scenic and restful train or may fly. The train trip takes approximately 6 hours to Taihape (pronounced "tie-happy") where you will be picked up by vehicle. This is very comfortable and should not be missed as the scenery is beautiful and the cost is minimal compared to the plane flight. For the client on a tighter schedule the domestic flight from Auckland to either Palmerston or Wanganui is the way to go. The vehicle ride to the lodge is 2 hours through very beautiful countryside.

Taxidermy & Export Services...

Your trophy will be forwarded to a qualified taxidermist who will either prepare your trophy for export or complete the trophy mount on site. Obviously the taxidermy charges and shipment expense are not included in the cost of the hunt.

Hunting Conditions...

A reasonable standard of fitness is required as the terrain is generally steep and hilly. Proper footwear is most critical to ensure traction, ankle support, and to be able to withstand wet grass.

Package Price - 5 Days & 4 Nights
Wapiti Bull 6x6 or better	$4,000
1 non-hunting companion	no charge
Helicopter transport to the wilderness area	$700
Sika wilderness option available with no trophy fees if desired and time allows.

Includes Daily Rates & Trophy Fees:

Meals

Accommodations

Guiding fees and field care of your trophy(s)

Does Not Include:

International and domestic travel

Motel/hotel accommodations before and after the hunt dates

Tips and gratuities

Booking Terms...

		All deposits are refundable 60 days before the hunt.
		After 60 days, 90% is refundable.
		Deposits may be preserved if the date is postponed to another fixed date.
		Initial deposit is 25% of the trophy fee upon booking of your date of choice.
		An additional deposit of 25% of the trophy fee is due no later than the end of January of, the year of your hunt (ie., a total of 50% by, Jan).
		Balance of payment is due upon arrival and is payable in Cash, Traveler's Cheques or Visa Card. Personal checks can not be accepted.

Insurance...

Hedgpeth's Adventures in Hunting will provide you with the forms to obtain Trip Cancellation and Delay Insurance to include Medical Insurance. It is recommended to contact your normal household goods insurer to arrange for the insurance for the shipment of your trophy and for the period that it is at the I taxidermist.

Call now to reserve the date of your choice for this fantastic opportunity to hunt for a magnificent South Pacific Wapiti on North Island, New Zealand.

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