The Red Stags Are Rutting!

By Colin James


(Taupo, New Zealand) Reports from Poronui are that there has been some intensely exciting hunting during the roar so far. With two months to go before the rut finishes, Poronui Manager Eve Reilly expects there will be lots more trophy stags coming out of the New Zealand badlands before the end of July,"When it comes to deer hunting nz, Poronui has it covered. We've got a premier sporting lodge located in the impressive North Island backcountry, out of Taupo. We also have Glazebrook Station, established in the high country of the South Island," announces Reilly.

Reilly explains that Poronui in the North Island is located in a unique badlands environment, with a mosaic of grasslands, shrublands, beech and pine forests providing perfect cover for cunning deer. Access to a selected location could be in a 4x4 auto, followed by a good walk. Otherwise clients who are after some of the finest deer hunting in New Zealand, are helicoptered into wild and gorgeous locations in the Kaimanawa forest.

For a total contrast, and for a overall deer hunting in NZ experience, Reilly highly recommends hunting on the vast private estate of Glazebrook Station, in the South Island. Glazebrook is set in the mountains and deer hunts can traverse the rocky tops and go through the lush grass valleys,"There is nothing like deer hunting in New Zealand when a stag is roaring out in the tussock of a hanging valley. The free range hunts are challenging, but the open terrain means that large amounts of terrain can be crossed to thoroughly choose a particular deer to stalk," explains Reilly.

Reilly claims that a relative level of fitness would be excellent, but she says that the guides are well versed in finding great spots where not too much walking is required,"We cater for and all abilities. At an initial stage in their Poronui experience, the guide sits down with the client and works out what they can realistically hope to attain, that way everybody is ecstatic. If you would like to go back home with a trophy stag, you have come to the best spot. If you'd like to see some astounding wild New Zealand scenery and go for a short but successful deer stalk, we are can prepare this. "

Reilly says that different types of deer are found in different habitats and she is saying the guides alter the stalk according to the species. The main deer species to hunt down for at Poronui in the North Island, are Sika deer and red deer, and there is also rusa, sambar, and fallow buck. Red deer and fallow buck prefer the alpine high country terrain of Glazebrook,"For a comprehensive New Zealand deer hunting experience, clients hunt on both Poronui and Glazebrook. " Reilly adds that many deer stalkers suddenly find they have enough time to fish for trout, with the sparkling waters of the wild brooks proving impossible to resist, however she is saying that is another story!




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