We are experienced in the management of wild animals by helicopter using specialist skills and equipment to. Deer stalking in new zealand, vol 1, no 2, article two. The hanmer springs region and new zealands upper south island offer premier highcountry alpine hunting for red deer, chamois, wild pigs, ducks and canadian geese. Unlike most other developed countries with a hunting tradition, there are no baglimits or seasons for hunting large game in new zealand. Choose from our range of packages offering hunting and fishing in nz. Land and relax high on a mountain or glacier and enjoy the scene environment. Hunting trips are priced on a case by case basis prices quoted will be new zealand dollars and include gst. Heliservicesnz can fly you to remote and spectacular locations in new zealands south island to fish from our pristine rivers and coastlines and hunt the various introduced species that are found here, such as himalayan tahr, chamois and red deer.
Primary hunting spots in these locations at this time of year tends to be areas close to the river where the bush. In turn deer culling, the use of aerial 1080 poison and commercial hunting, often from helicopters to ensure wholesale slaughter, were promoted by public authorities as ways of killing off these animals. Dave drangsholt started his hunting career in the wilds of australia hunting the local sambar deer. Collected here are stories from one mans lifetime of hunting adventures in the new zealand bush. Weight restriction for this helicopter is 120 kg per passenger or 360 kg including hunters. Hunters and trampers entering new zealand from overseas can help keep new zealands deer herds free of this disease.
New zealanders kiwis are generally very friendly and relaxed, we enjoy a large variety or outdoor pursuits, hunting and fishing among the most popular. Our pilots can help plan suitable hunting locations for you and your group. The untouched landscape, crystal clear rivers and abundance of feed make new zealand the perfect habitat for a wide range of species. The new zealand deer hunters,handbook and resource guide. Hunting tragedies all too common in new zealand new born deer left to survive after hinds. This in conjunction with trout hunting nz means we can offer our clients something very unique for the keen outdoors person while in new zealand. Make what you will of headhunting, this was the motivation for bringing deer to new zealand. New zealand hunting classics by forrestr, rex and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There was some great old books and new prints on sale.
Helicopter services for hunting amalgamated helicopters nz ltd. The wind was not good, and i was worried that peter my hunting partner for the day, hadnt seen me freeze and check that it was a deer. Within 3040 mins you could be in places rarely seen by other hunters. Department of conservation te papa atawhai main menu. New zealand has very unique native flora and fauna with no native land mammals apart from some bat species.
A good keen man is one of new zealands topselling books, amassing sales of 400,000 by 1992. Wild deer, chamois, pigs and thar all dwell within the canterbury region. White tail deer jim gibsons new zealand hunting safaris. Helicopter hunting texas 16 matching articles field and. The hunting is plentiful, the fishing is fantastic and scenery is some of the best new zealand has to offer. Fortunately, when not hunting new zealand hunters like to read and many have written great books about their passion. The most soughtafter biggame species in new zealand are red stag, fallow deer, himalayan tahr, and alpine chamois, but there are many other huntable species on the north and south islands including arapawa sheep and several types of deer. A hunting guide to introduced wild animals of new zealand cheap.
Hunting is a popular recreational pursuit and a tourist activity in new zealand with numerous books and magazines published on the topic. New zealand hunting books new zealand red stag hunting. Kahu nz commenced operations in 1998, shooting and recovering feral deer from the wilderness of new zealand. Ever since 1930 the big game animals of new zealand have been classed as pests. Deer stalking in new zealand, vol 1, no 2, article one. We transport you to red deer, thar and chamois hunting locations. His time in parks victoria allowed him to get up close and personal with the. From deer stalking to helicopters te ara encyclopedia of. Helicopter hunting services north island new zealand. Accounts of competing helicopters lined up ready for a dawn takeoff in makarora, hundreds of deer flanking tussock basins, and the hardy men and doorless helicopters ready to take charge. Helicopter services for hunting wairarapa amalgamated. Recovery operations spanned the length of new zealand. I am lucky to see animals start their life here and eventually see them become a highly regarded trophy for hunters. Our hunting guides are consummate professionals, very experienced and extremely knowledgeable about hunting in new zealand and our landscape.
Hunting books, covering anything from deer stalking to small game. They spread so far and so fast they became a serious pest. The south island of new zealand has the perfect combination of remote landscapes from the forest, to the mountainous terrain and the alpine flats. Deer wars top gun in choppers, over the beech forest revisits the heady gold rush days, when helicowboys calculated often fatal payoffs between risk and reward.
Hunting red stags in new zealand global hunting realtree camo. It is with great enthusiasm that we can now offer fair chase guided hunting for big game animals such as red deer, fallow deer, pigs, wild rams and goats. Hunting by helicopter precision helicopters new zealand. The hunter s recommended new zealand hunting books the hunter s most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are listed here. Big ole donks off the main divide new zealand duration. Hunters in new zealand love the wild scenes and nature of the back country, the culture of the hunting community, the history of new zealand hunting, and the adventure of hunting. Helicopter hunting in new zealand hunting by helicopter in new zealand is an exciting adventure for hunters of all levels including beginners. Keep an eye out for a scene where a chopper practically turns. We are experienced in the management of wild animals by helicopter using specialist skills and equipment to help undertake your requirement. Sir tim wallis and his alpine helicopters, fiordland new zealand pt 2.
The chopper boys and the helicopter hunters new zealand. Helicopter hunting of deer has occurred in the fiordland area of new zealand since the 1960s. Sep 06, 2010 a typical evening venison run up in the motu. Big game hunting in new zealand new zealand fishing and. New zealand hunting guide guided hunting central north. Established in 2006 with two customers, his factory now supplies restaurants throughout new zealand with wild rabbit, hare and goat, but primarily deer. Mcdonnell douglas 500 e can carry a maximum of 4 passengers. My passion for deer and hunting starts with the deer farm on the property. New zealand is considered a spectacular place to hunt. The new zealand government placed a bounty on the deer, paying local hunters for each animal removed from the park. The first arrival was a reddeer stag from the royal park in richmond, which was released in nelson in april 1854.
Extermination was the bottom line of government policy. Barry crumps novels a good keen man 1960 and wild pork and watercress 1986 have mythologised deer and pig hunting. Our herds in all species we offer are healthy and continue to consistently produce large numbers of top quality game every season. There is plenty of room for new zealand hunters and visitors from overseas. Helicopter hunting tours hanmer springs new zealand.
New zealand is famous for their superior red deer herds and we are proud to have access to the best animals and ranches available for magnificent trophies. The early days of red deer hunting in new zealand were very good. In this article, we will go over 6 of the most informative and best deer hunting books on the market and then go over a list of topics that any deer hunting book on your reading list needs to cover for them to be of any worth to you. In the 1930s the government department of internal affairs started paying shooters to go into the backcountry to reduce deer numbers and slow their spread. Each year in autumn kiwis and overseas hunters visiting new zealand tend to get excited by a period called the. Three more red deer from thorndon hall arrived in 1861, and these were supplemented with animals from warnham and windsor parks. Please browse through our online shop there will be something in. New zealand may be best known for the excellent stag and fallow deer hunting in the country. The main hunting season is between late february and the beginning of august when red stag, sika, and fallow deer are in hard antler. Deer stalking deer stalking in new zealand has mostly been done by men, usually from rural areas, who enjoy scrambling among the mountains, hills and rivers where there are abundant wild deer. To keep costs down, he shoots many of his deer on the ground at night on the bush edge.
The deer industry itself has imposed regulations requiring that every deer shot has a national provider identifier npi a unique number with a gps reference and a tag showing the time and location of death. Whitetail deer originated from the american state of new hampshire, and were introduced into stewart island at the bottom of the south island of new zealand in 1905. Prices are dependent on the number of hunters and locations you would like to hunt. A lifelong hunter and former ranger for parks victoria, dave has been hunting deer for most of his adult life. Guided trophy hunting in new zealand for species such as red stag, himalayan tahr, chamois, fallow buck, elk and arapawa ram is the dream of many hunters around the world. Hunting helicopter tours hanmer springs helicopters. Hunting for deer in the raukumara ranges, north island of new zealand if you dont like hunting,,dont watch this vid. It wasnt it was a good sized red hind, just mooching along. From those early hunts he became interested in deer and moved to the mecca of south pacific deer hunting in the south island of new zealand. There are many huts and sheltered places to camp in the area.
Helicopter hunting and fishing trips heliservices scenic. If you want to put your best foot forward when selecting your next hunting book then getting your hands on any, or all, of these titles is a good start. Jan 24, 2015 helicopter hunting only in nz lance mcnicholas. From the warm sunlit shores of the woodhill state forest just outside of the auckland metropolis down to the frozen climes of deepest stewart island, whether it was chasing the elusive and wily sika or stalking the majestic red deer, clive sutton spent his life hunting them all. Kiwi wilderness safaris guided hunting in new zealand. In the south island, river flats and highaltitude tussock grasslands have been the main hunting grounds. We join our newest member of the international pro team, jonathan scott from new zealand for the roar the opening of the red deer hunting season in new zealand. Some adventurous people, many of them former government deer cullers, decided that they could make a good living from hunting for meat. New zealand s early backcountry heritage is encapsulated among the recollections of the men who pioneered the west coasts early venison recovery days. Helicopter hunting services north island new zealand for more information email steuart of nz hunting info ltd just click on any helicopter company name below to enter their website. Deer wars this documentary tells the epic story of helicopter deer culling in the southern alps.
Heli deer and pig hunting trophy stags and feisty pigs at opotiki helicopters we have extensive local knowledge and can drop you into the best secret spots in the motu, raukumara, waioeka, urutawa and te urewera ranges. In your search for a top new zealand outfitter, look no further. Introduced deer had become destructive environmental pests. Cowboy days of deer hunting the subject of new documentary. Over 25% of new zealand is public conservation land where there is nofee hunting. Jan 01, 2002 the chopper boys and the helicopter hunters. We have 25 years hunting experience in this region and can offer excellent advice on locations and seasonal movements of. Hunting and fishing tours christchurch helicopters. The first arrival was a red deer stag from the royal park in richmond, which was released in nelson in april 1854. Make what you will of head hunting, this was the motivation for bringing deer to new zealand. Guided hunting new zealand information and how to books. Deer wars top gun in choppers, over the beech forest revisits the heady. At big game hunting adventures, we specialize in providing our clients with an outstanding new zealand hunting safari from start to finish. We guide a full on twelve months of the year there are no legal seasons for big game here in new zealand and if the animals have trophy heads then we will guide them.
New zealand trophy hunting ltd offers its clients superb new zealand hunting safaris including deer hunting, chamois hunting, tahr hunting, pig hunting and many other game animals available in the new zealand backcountry and alpine areas. His outlet is one of just a few to process and sell wild venison for the local market. May 07, 2016 during the early days red deer were protected, enabling the numbers to increase. Central helicopters 2014 limited and new zealand manuka pride themselves in providing a professional service into our pristine east cape areas, helping those busy little bees get into remote areas. The hunters most highly recommended new zealand hunting books, in no particular order, are listed here. Deer were first introduced into new zealand over 150 years ago, to hunt for sport. Although fictional, crumps accounts are rooted in experience, as he was. During the heydays of the deer culling in new zealand vast numbers of deer were taken with the. New zealand is a small multicultural island nation in the south pacific. Central helicopters providing a safe, professional, cost. Deer stalking in new zealand has mostly been done by men, usually from rural areas, who enjoy scrambling among the mountains, hills and rivers where there are abundant wild deer. As long ago as the 1920s, introduced european deer plagued the fiordland national park to the detriment of the native new zealand flora and fauna. I peered around the right of a tree to make sure it wasnt just tiredness. New zealand manuka ltd is a specialist manuka company with a unique collaboration of manuka resource landowners, specialized beekeepers and industry pioneers.
About the whitetailed deer new zealand has the only herds of whitetail deer in the southern hemisphere. Its no secret new zealand has some of the best fishing to offer in the world and southern lakes area and our south westland rivers are probably the best in new zealand. There is a wealth of new zealand hunting literature. Discover the beauty of the land from the air in south island, new zealand. At present, 16,000 deer are recovered annually under waro concessions out of an estimated population of 250,000 wild deer new zealand wide. Sax 2011 draper, mark new zealand hunting guide 2006 dyne, simon hunter by nature 2005 emmett, ellis a wild obsession 1999 egan, howard son of the mist 20 evans, w. Deer in general are rather delicate and do not require particularly heavy calibres.
South island helicopter tours directory, new zealand. Both free range and estate land hunting is available with trophies ranging from management stags to world record class. Since 1992 alpine hunting has carefully built up the most solid infrastructure of experienced guides and equipment youll see in new zealand. Discover one of new zealands bestkept secret, hunt with shane quinns alpine hunting new zealand. During the early days red deer were protected, enabling the numbers to increase. Fortuna books hunting books for sale from new zealand. Hunting for deer in the raukumara ranges, north island of new zealand. Different species of deer can be found in hard antler practically allyear round in new zealand. We have 25 years hunting experience in this region and can offer excellent advice on locations and seasonal movements of game animals. If youre looking for a challenge the tararua forest park has it all. Deer numbers were still high and it was not until helicopter gunships came along that a means of controlling them was found. Obviously the deer species will have a shorter season.
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