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 Deer were first imported and released into New Zealand
in 1860 and from this point in time the Acclimatisation Societies emerged to liberate Deer, Trout and Salmon into the environment
“with the intent of naturalisations in order to introduce commercially
valuable species or game species.” The result of the Acclimatisation Societies mission and mandate for 60 years
is today a sustainable supply of hunt-able game both in the wild and bred on large estates to give fair chance hunting to
a range of fitness levels and special interests. Here at Takaka Valley Adventures we cater for the rifle and
bow hunter. We have a large range of trophy Red, Wapiti and Fallow
deer, Chamois, Tahr and Boar that can be hunted both in the wild or on large estates.
To get to the remote spectacular best hunting we fly in and out by helicopter and our operator has three generations of experience with a top fleet of machines ensuring comfort and safety. RED STAGS The rut starts in late March, peaking in the 2nd to 3rd week of April. Good Trophies are available to the end of July. FALLOW BUCKS The rut is in the later part of April and extends to the middle of May. Trophies are hunted from mid March to the end of July. HIMALAYAN TAHR The Bulls begin to move into the female groups at the end of May and will stay with these groups until the end of August. The premium New Zealand Trophy Tahr is hunted in a range of spectacular and tough alpine locations. CHAMOIS Bucks and Does produce good horns. Outstanding trophy Bucks are hunted in the months of April through to the end of July. Further hunting is available November to March BOARWild pigs throughout New Zealand are renowned for their size and ability to remain hidden from its only predator mankind. Boar can be hunted by rifle, bow or with dogs.Our specialist boar hunters guide will be able to take you on an exciting hunt into areas where few have been before.HARES POSSUM AND RABBITS These are hunted both day and night time. We usually hunt by spotlight with a 4WD, which provides some after hours activity, or on a walk up basis. PHEASANT, GUINEA FOWL, QUAIL and PARTRIDGE are shot either in a driven or walk up basis. All of these wing birds are of the bred and release status, which compliments the wild populations to ensure good bag sizes for the day.These hunts are a closed season with an opening from May until end of August and bag sizes will be dependent on the numbers released. DUCK HUNTING Mallard and Paradise ducks are shot over decoys. Paradise ducks graze the fields where as Mallard ducks will be paddock hunts, swamp hunts or riverbanks. Once again the open season is from May until end of August. CANADIAN GEESE are hunted all year round and makes a good side trip to compliment an over all hunting package. You will be guided by our guides who have a life time of extensive experience finding the right trophy. You will receive individual one to one attention to maximise the hunting experience both in the wild and on private estates. No matter what your requirement we will be able to provide it. If not we will say so. We will make no false promises. Our aim is to make your hunting experience a memorable one in the best hunting and fishing place in the world. Tell us specifically what you require your New Zealand hunting and fishing holiday to be like and for how long and we will tailor a package to suit your needs. Don’t worry if you have difficulty being specific, as we will ask you all the right questions to find out exactly what you need. Our tailored package will include all transfers, transport, accommodation meals, side trips, gun hire, guide fees, trophy fees, taxidermy etc. Nothing will be left to chance with no hidden costs. All the worry will be ours, you will be free to relax and enjoy the best hunting that New Zealand has to offer.  |