Hunting Seasons

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