South Pacific
Wapiti
Hunting Season
from March 1st -August 15
Bull Elk Rut
during March/April
Other species available
Fallow bucks and Red stags, both these species are free range
Hunting Time
Allow 3 days for Bull Elk and an extra few days for Fallow and or Red Stag
Hunting Conditions
A reasonable standard of fitness is required. The terrain is generally steep hill country
Clothing
Weather conditions vary from fine frosty weather to heavy rain and occasional snow. Good quality warm, comfortable and waterproof clothing and boots are required
Firearms
Recommended cartridges from .270 to .338.
Range facilities are available.
Rifles are available on request.
Note: A tourist firearms license must be obtained from the police on arriving in New Zealand. This will take about half an hour to process
Taxidermy
All trophies expedited by Top Taxidermist who can either complete your trophy mount or expedite to your home for local taxidermy
Note: Taxidermy and Other Activity costs are extra and we can advise you of all costs
Insurance
We recommend you obtain:
a) Travel and Medical Insurance
b) Cancellation Insurance
c) Trophy Insurance
Booking Conditions
25% of trophy fee on booking
Balance of payment at hunt conclusion
Payment:
Cash, Bank Cheque, Visa
Travel
We recommend you arrive at Auckland International Airport and transfer to a domestic flight to Palmerston North or Wanganui. We will pick you up from there for the 2 hour journey to the lodge.
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