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FOUR STAR ADVENTURES - HUNTING NEW ZEALAND

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: What caliber rifle should I bring? 308-300 mag. Depends on species being hunted. More options are available with the heavier caliber, especially when shooting over long distances in the mountains.

QUESTION: What type of scope should I use on my rifle? We recommend 3-9 power or similar. Again more options are available when shooting over long distances.

QUESTION: Do I need to bring a bipod for my rifle? A bipod is handy to have and certainly has its advantages when mountain hunting and shooting over long distances.

QUESTION: Can I hunt 350 - 400 SCI score stags free ranging in New Zealand? Generally no, these stags are only available on fenced preserves. Most of our stags in the wild are of the traditional 12-14 point type (180 - 300 SCI). Bigger stags are shot each year but these are a rarity rather than the norm.

QUESTION: What are the chances of a wapiti in Fiordland? Wapiti are in Fiordland and securing a reasonable trophy requires a lot of determination. The rewards however, are truly worth the effort.

QUESTION: Do I need a hunting permit? Yes, the guide will normally arrange all permits. If hunting without a guide then permits must be obtained from the land owner of Department of Conservation.

QUESTION: Can I take my trophies home with me? Yes, if correct documentation is held and trophies/capes have been cleaned and salted, etc. It is recommended that this documentation and processing be done by a reputable taxidermist.

QUESTION: Can I bring my rifle directly into New Zealand? Yes, Police permit must be obtained at port of entry.

QUESTION: Can I take meat back to the US? Yes, with the proper documentation.

QUESTION: How many species / trophy animals are available in New Zealand? There are eleven; wapiti, red stag, fallow bucks, Whitetail buck, sika stag, sambar stag, rusa stag, Himalayan tahr, chamois, boar, and goat.

QUESTION: Can I bring a handgun into New Zealand? NO.

QUESTION: Is there good fishing in New Zealand? Excellent river fishing for rainbow and brown trout and salmon when in season.

QUESTION: Do I need a fishing license? Fish & Game Council license is required.

QUESTION: When is the best time to hunt red stag? During the rut period, last week in March through into the third week of April.

For more details or booking information on any of our

NEW ZEALAND HUNTS,

please contact Ron Simmons by phone
1-540-459-2247 or email.

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