New Zealand Red Stag

[teanawayslayer]

How many did you look at and couldn’t shoot because they were to big?

[The100Road]

How many did you look at and couldn’t shoot because they were to big?

A lot. I paid for 360”-400” mine scored 393 6/8.
I passed on about 10  that looked to “elky” or to small. Probably 20-30 that were above 400. I shot mine on the second day. lol. 

[bearhunter99]

Congrats!  Red Stag is high on my list.  Hopefully in a couple of years we can swing it!

[Cylvertip]

Could you share who the outfitter/ Ranch was? 

Did you pay normal rate, or did you get a bit of a deal?

This one is bucket list for me too and a trip The Boss would be down for.

[The100Road]

Could you share who the outfitter/ Ranch was? 

Did you pay normal rate, or did you get a bit of a deal?

This one is bucket list for me too and a trip The Boss would be down for.

Hey there! You gotta do it. I paid for the 360-400 range but there are much bigger l. Mine ended up scoring about 394. I paid $10,000 for the lodging, meals and stag with a 1/1 guide for the week. $150 for rifle rental. They pick you up and drop you off in queenstown.

Gary actually waived the $300 per day fee for my wife.

I went with https://www.nzhuntingsafaris.com.

Very very fine establishment. Top notch. All honesty it was a little to fancy for me. Gary is a great guy and makes you feel very welcome no matter your budget. The staff and guides are all amazing. Very very nice and welcoming. The food was amazing.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I did quite a bit of researching before I went. I’m happy that I choose Gary and dont regret it at all.

[b0bbyg]

Tagging,
May never go but NZ just sounds cool. Going self guided sounds fun but may be too hard to plan remotely without knowledge.
Not concerned with killing a big one, just getting to experience the hunt for a fair chase stag sounds really cool.
And NZ, what a cool place to visit from what I have read

[Torrent50]

I leave April 28th for my New Zealand stag/tahr hunt.  Can't wait.  I'm still trying to decide how I'm going to handle getting trophies back.  I have my taxidermist here that I just have to have do them.  Some have said to bring them back on the plane, some say have them shipped.  Guess I still have a little time to decide.

Awesome stag and glad to see you fulfil a dream. 

[The100Road]

I leave April 28th for my New Zealand stag/tahr hunt.  Can't wait.  I'm still trying to decide how I'm going to handle getting trophies back.  I have my taxidermist here that I just have to have do them.  Some have said to bring them back on the plane, some say have them shipped.  Guess I still have a little time to decide.

Awesome stag and glad to see you fulfil a dream.

Awesome! I’ve never heard of bring them back on the plane from out of the country. My stag is expected to ship in 45-60 days after the hide and antlers are dry. Can’t have zero blood or meat to go through customs I believe. From NZ it ships to the importer. I chose coppersmith out of Seattle. From there, after it’s cleared I can pick it up or have it shipped directly to the taxidermist.

[Torrent50]

I leave April 28th for my New Zealand stag/tahr hunt.  Can't wait.  I'm still trying to decide how I'm going to handle getting trophies back.  I have my taxidermist here that I just have to have do them.  Some have said to bring them back on the plane, some say have them shipped.  Guess I still have a little time to decide.

Awesome stag and glad to see you fulfil a dream.

Awesome! I’ve never heard of bring them back on the plane from out of the country. My stag is expected to ship in 45-60 days after the hide and antlers are dry. Can’t have zero blood or meat to go through customs I believe. From NZ it ships to the importer. I chose coppersmith out of Seattle. From there, after it’s cleared I can pick it up or have it shipped directly to the taxidermist.

PM sent.

[The100Road]

I leave April 28th for my New Zealand stag/tahr hunt.  Can't wait.  I'm still trying to decide how I'm going to handle getting trophies back.  I have my taxidermist here that I just have to have do them.  Some have said to bring them back on the plane, some say have them shipped.  Guess I still have a little time to decide.

Awesome stag and glad to see you fulfil a dream.

Awesome! I’ve never heard of bring them back on the plane from out of the country. My stag is expected to ship in 45-60 days after the hide and antlers are dry. Can’t have zero blood or meat to go through customs I believe. From NZ it ships to the importer. I chose coppersmith out of Seattle. From there, after it’s cleared I can pick it up or have it shipped directly to the taxidermist.

PM sent.

 @Torrent50  I tried to reply to your PM but your inbox is full.

[Torrent50]

I leave April 28th for my New Zealand stag/tahr hunt.  Can't wait.  I'm still trying to decide how I'm going to handle getting trophies back.  I have my taxidermist here that I just have to have do them.  Some have said to bring them back on the plane, some say have them shipped.  Guess I still have a little time to decide.

Awesome stag and glad to see you fulfil a dream.

Awesome! I’ve never heard of bring them back on the plane from out of the country. My stag is expected to ship in 45-60 days after the hide and antlers are dry. Can’t have zero blood or meat to go through customs I believe. From NZ it ships to the importer. I chose coppersmith out of Seattle. From there, after it’s cleared I can pick it up or have it shipped directly to the taxidermist.

PM sent.

 @Torrent50  I tried to reply to your PM but your inbox is full.

Should be good now.   Sorry.

[Falcon]

BEAST