We differ from most New Zealand outfitters in that we ONLY hunt real free-range wild Red stags. Our Stag hunting areas are relatively open and mountainous and this can be a physically demanding hunt. These areas are completely free range and stags can come and go as they please. For the 'real' hunter, chasing free red stags is an exciting and challenging hunt. Stags can be hunted from February (hard velvet/stripping) through into the winter, June/July. The most popular time to hunt stags is during the Rut or 'Roar'. The Roar is generally from mid-March-late April with the peak of the rut normally around the first 2 weeks of April. If you are looking for a genuine challenge with a trophy to be proud of, come and hunt Red Stags with us.