A fantastic week with the McCarthy family. We got the tahr and 3 nice chamois so Eduardo is very happy on our honeymoon! Thank you very much come to Spain and visit us!! Thanks to your lovely Mum, your girls were the best company for me!! Isabel and Eduardo, Spain, June/July 2015.
The New Zealand wilderness hunting experience is one of the few to be touched by the modern world. Steeped in history one can grasp how the true hunters of yesteryear plied their trade in such a harsh and at times unforgiving playground. Chris is the master of upholding traditional New Zealand hunting, taking you outside your comfort zone, although always being in total control. Praise to Chris McCarthy a true enigma of wilderness hunting. Tim Hughes, Australia, June 2015.
Now back for my 4th hunt with Chris, I know have tahr, red stag and chamois, great experience as usual and brilliant hospitality, will definately be back !! Stephen Byrne, Australia,July 2012.
Had the most outstanding time. 1 great tahr, 1 sweet as chamois, quail, a Canadian goose and some nice ducks. Just the best wilderness hunt, Chris is one guide who gets you game you want and then some, thanks Chris & Bronwyn. Hope to be back soon and will be reccomending you to all. Xavier Burns, Australia, June 2012
Fallow deer hunting in New Zealand is a favourite of many local hunters, especially during the rut when the buck's become extremely aggressive. Fallow deer can be hunted free range or within a game estate. Free range fallow deer hunting is challenging and exciting, our fallow deer hunting area is home to top trophy class buck's living in spectacular mountain terrain. Contact us today to inquire about fallow deer hunting in New Zealand or see below for further details.
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Fallow deer hunting - trophiesFallow deer hunting trophies range in length from 25 - 30 + inches, usually with 16 - 20 + points. Good strong points, length and good thickness in the palms make a quality trophy. Trophies range in score from 200 douglas score right up to 260 douglas score. Fallow bucks range in colour from black fallow bucks and menil fallow bucks are the most commo, we also have access to white fallow deer. |
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Fallow deer hunting - best datesFallow deer are best hunted during the rut, March - April, they carry hard antler for a longer period than most deer species, from February until November. During the rut the bucks get very worked up and make that distinct, guttural , croak, croak. Similar to red deer hunting it adds a lot to the hunt if you are able to hunt fallow during the rut and witness bucks challenging each other for does (females). Spring hunting is also a good option for hunting fallow deer. At this time the bucks group together to feed up after the winter. It is not uncommon to see 20 - 40 fallow bucks in one group. |
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Fallow deer hunting - General informationFallow deer were first introduced to New Zealand in the 1860's. Their distinct palmated antlers make a very different trophy to other NZ deer species, with their capes coming in all sorts of colours from black to white and everything in between. We have access to two free range fallow deer properties and also game estate options. Think about adding a fallow buck to your NZ hunt, fallow deer offer great spot then stalk hunting in spectacular habitat.
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