Just got back from an AWESOME trip to Four Season Safaris on the South Island of New Zealand. This was just a great trip all the way around. From the outfitter to the accommodations to the hunt, everything was excellent.
Our Outfitter’s name was Shane Johnston and he was top notch. He knew his hunting area and was able to put us on some Stag and Tahr.
Here are some photos from the trip.

Stag with a rifle

Pam found this stag on the first morning of the hunt and wanted to harvest it. We spent 4 days chasing this big double drop tine stag around the hills before we caught a lucky break.

Helicopter Extraction

It pays to have friends with a helicopter. We harvested Pam’s stag deep in the hills of the South Island. Lucky for us, Shane had a friend with a helicopter so we didn’t have to pack the stag out.

Stag with a bow

We got lucky with this big guy. We were able to harvest him after setting up on a game trail in some thick cover.

Tahr with a rilfe

We changed gears and headed to the mountain tops to chase Tahr. What an awesome hunt.

Tahr with a bow

Second Tahr of the trip and what a rush chasing this majestic animal around the mountain tops.