Arapawa Ram Hunt in New Zealand: What It Is, Trophy Expectations, and Best Combo Adds An Arapawa ram hunt in New Zealand is one of the cleanest “add a unique trophy” plays you can make, especially when your main target is red stag or fallow deer. This guide explains...
Fallow Deer Rut in New Zealand: Best Dates, the “Croak,” and Rut Pad Tactics The fallow deer rut in New Zealand is the window when bucks get vocal, territorial, and visible, often giving you the best odds at a mature trophy in a short trip. This guide covers when the...
Sika Deer Rut in New Zealand: Best Dates, the “Scream,” and How to Hunt It The sika deer rut in New Zealand is one of the most intense windows you can hunt, tight cover, close encounters, and vocal stags that can sound unreal in the dark. This field guide covers when...
Hunting License in New Zealand: What Visiting Hunters Actually Need Need a hunting license in New Zealand? In most cases, you will not need one single national licence for big game on private land, but you may need specific permits and licences depending on where you...
Trophy Export NZ to USA: Timeline, Costs, and Taxidermy Options Trophy export from New Zealand to the USA is straightforward when you choose the right processing option, then plan for paperwork, crating, and port clearance. This guide breaks down the most common...
Planning to bring your own rifle for a guided hunt with Four Seasons Safaris? This step-by-step guide explains how to apply for a Visitor Firearms Licence, secure the import permit, and move smoothly through airline and border checks. It also links to our most useful...