Hunting Seasons
The Hunting Season
New Zealand is not restricted by a big game hunting season.
Please be aware the seasons in New Zealand are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere.
HUNTING MONTHS:
Red Stag Mid-February – Mid August
RUT – Mid March to Late April
Fallow Buck Early March – September
RUT – Early April to May
Elk/Wapiti Mid-February – Mid August
RUT – Late February to Late July
Rusa Stag Late April – September
RUT – June to July
Tahr & Chamois Early March – August
RUT – May to Early July
Arapawa Ram / Feral Goat / Pig – Can be hunted all year round