Saturday 25 July 2015

The New Zealand 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 prized stags leaving 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 striking North Island backcountry, out of Taupo. We also have Glazebrook Station, found in the high country of the South Island," claims Reilly.

Reilly explains that Poronui in the North Island is situated in a completely unique outback environment, with a mosaic of grasslands, shrublands, beech and pine forests providing perfect cover for machiavellian deer. Access to a particular location may be in a 4x4 car, followed by a good walk. Otherwise clients who are after some of the finest deer hunting in New Zealand, are helicoptered into wild and beautiful locations in the Kaimanawa forest.

For a total contrast, and for a overall deer hunting in NZ experience, Reilly highly recommends hunting on the massive personal 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 big quantities of terrain can be crossed in order to thoroughly choose a particular deer to stalk," explains Reilly.

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

Reilly says that different species of deer are found in different habitats and she says the guides alter the stalk according to the species. The key deer species to hunt 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 total New Zealand deer hunting experience, clients hunt on both Poronui and Glazebrook. " Reilly adds that many deer stalkers surprisingly find they have the time to fish for trout, with the sparkling waters of the wild streams proving impossible to resist, however she asserts that is another story!




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