New Zealand Stag Hunt

[Kiwi]

Calling is common on public land hunts.
I have used a cow horn and also an electronic caller (which has elk, red and sika deer calls), but now I just use a plastic Gatorade bottle with the end cut off

 

[JAG]

Looks like I'd need to get a firearms visitor permit if I bring my rifle.

As for mapping software, do you use paper maps? GoHunt doesn't have NZ, does ONX?

If I do this, I'd like to do it DIY since my company will likely get me there on their dime and I'd hunt in my spare time.

 

[Kiwi]

Looks like I'd need to get a firearms visitor permit if I bring my rifle.

As for mapping software, do you use paper maps? GoHunt doesn't have NZ, does ONX?

If I do this, I'd like to do it DIY since my company will likely get me there on their dime and I'd hunt in my spare time.

Yes, that’s my understanding you’ll need a permit to bring your rifle. I’ve heard they can take 4 months so recommend getting this done early. Also I believe you need a local contact added to the permit application.

I do use onx but mostly an app called NZ Topo50. This app gives you the public land boundaries and is only a few dollars.

 

[Visiting Hunter]

great pictures. great stag. beautiful landscape. looks like an amazing time. thank you for sharing.

 

[Pagosa]

Beautiful stag Kiwi, I got to spend 3 weeks on the South Island in 2003, and always wanted to go back. It’s too bad I can’t fly the meat home to the USA.

 

[kiwi hunter]

Beautiful stag Kiwi, I got to spend 3 weeks on the South Island in 2003, and always wanted to go back. It’s too bad I can’t fly the meat home to the USA.

Wrong there, you can take meat back to usa.

 

[Pagosa]

Wrong there, you can take meat back to usa.

I didn’t realize that, is this recent? Thanks

 

[kiwi hunter]

I didn’t realize that, is this recent? Thanks

As far as I know it's been a goer for a while now.
I think glasseye freezers his and rolls up in sleeping bag. Sort of reverse keeping it warm lol.

 

[Zlewis84]

Just returned from a public land high country hunt and after passing on about 15 stags found a nice stag on day 4. It’s the roar here so exciting hunting. Did want to get him mounted but the walk out was too long to carry the cape, about 8 miles.

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Incredible, congrats!

 

[Paul T]

My mother was from New Zealand, born in Christchurch. I spent over a month in the Twizel area fishing about 20 years ago, fantastic. Anyway, I was wondering where I'd get information on importing a rifle as I'd like to go hunting there with some friends next year. I've been able to find lots of conflicting or incomplete information and it has really left me frustrated I'm afraid. I actually got the impression that since my Ruger No. 1 doesn't have a bolt it's illegal to import or transport in New Zealand, like I said confusing. So, if anyone can set me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Kiwi]

Hi Paul, I think you’ll need to get a visitors firearm permit and also a firearm import permit. The process will be painful I’m sure but you can start here https://www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/tools-and-application-forms/permit-import-forms

 

[EYJONAS!]

I'm coming down within the next 5 years for Tahr and Chamois. One of my ultimate bucket list trips. If I was a single man New Zealand would be high on my list to live.

 

[glass eye]

I'm coming down within the next 5 years for Tahr and Chamois. One of my ultimate bucket list trips. If I was a single man New Zealand would be high on my list to live.

Don’t need to be single, bring your wife. Beautiful country I’m sure she’d enjoy it.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Don’t need to be single, bring your wife. Beautiful country I’m sure she’d enjoy it.

I'm sure you're right. Never know maybe one day!

 

[Paul T]

Hi Paul, I think you’ll need to get a visitors firearm permit and also a firearm import permit. The process will be painful I’m sure but you can start here https://www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/tools-and-application-forms/permit-import-forms

Thank you very much. A lot of bureaucratic text to interpret, glad I started on this now and not later for sure.