Hunting Info

Mark of Auckland

Chamois our Speciality.

Fine Chamois shot by Mark, Auckland. A Good effort on foot in these steep mountain ranges. Hunting is all done by foot, with helicopters sometimes used to access mountain huts or tent sites.

South Canterbury Thar

A magnificent animal shot in some of the most extremely rugged country of New Zealand. South Canterbury offers this wild experience, where one can set and achieve these types of goals.

We guarantee you a hunting experience of a life time. We pride ourselves on getting 95% of game free-range on foot 5% is done in hunting preserves.

Bjorn, Sweden with 13" Thar.

Bjorn & Nanna of Sweden.

Challenging Hunt

Goats are plentiful, good sport and excellent trophies. Arrangements can be made to have your trophy mounted.
Costs include field preparation of skin and delivery to taxidermist. www.taxidermy.co.nz

Paul with Gold Medal Wapiti
Shot in a hunting preserve.

Donny from Canada with Red Stag shot with Bow.

Hunts for 2007 have run at over 90% success on all species.

Hosts Info:

Click to : Hard Yards Hunting
Velkommen til god jagt i solrige Marlborough, New Zealand.

Bernard Mason

Avonlea Lodge
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Accommodation

Hard Yard Hunting
"Avonlea Lodge"
Avonlea
Avondale Road, Waihopai Valley
Blenheim, New Zealand

Phone : +64 3 5724803
Fax : +64 3 5724808

Inquiry/Email :
jo.crusader@paradise.net.nz

Booking

Postal Address
(Post addresse)

Postal Address:
Avonlea
RD6, Blenheim
New Zealand.

Guided Hunts, NZ$

Booking Deposit
of 15% required.

Short Hunting Trips:
$450.00 per Day, 1st hunter.
$200.00 per day accompanying hunters.

A price guide only please inquire for package deals, Plus Trophy Fee.

Hunting Package:
1. " Chamois a Speciality" we offer a complete package for these . $2500 covers all costs and trophy fees.
$2500 first Chamois hunted, $2000 second, refund if not got.
2. A complete package on Thar. Pick up from Christchurch Airport 3-5 Days $3500 first Thar, complete package. $2500 Second animal. Most hunts are on private land. Thar are best hunted April to August and rifles available at no extra cost

Max 2 Hunters, 1 Guide per party.

Includes all meals and accommodation at Avonlea Lodge.

Non hunting partners free accommodation and meals while you hunt. Tours for your wives can be arranged.

If the animal species sought is not seen during your stay you only pay for accommodation.

Accommodation while hunting Thar or Chamios is farm cottage, mountain hut, or tent.

Bed and Breakfast for non Hunters from $80.00
At Avonlea Lodge

Species List

Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Chamois, Thar, Pig, Goat, Wild Ram, Turkey, Quail.

North Island hunts for sika samba and rusa deer also available.

Other birds and animals by arrangement.

Requirements

Deer 1 -3 Days for Meat, Longer for Trophy.

Pig 1-3 Days.

Chamois 3 Days on foot minimum.

Option Helicopter access $1200/hr .
Helicopter Hunt (Spot and Drop)$1200/hr

Thar 3-5 Days on foot.

Option Helicopter access $1200/hr.
Helicopter Hunt (Spot and Drop) $1200/hr.

We now offer hunting on private hunting preserves for Thar, chamois, fallow, gold and silver medal
red stag, wapiti, sika, samba, and rusa deer POA. USA booking agent Sam Lemmon ; Extreme outdoor adventures email dfc@rose.net

There is open season in New Zealand all year on all species. Thar skins are best May till August. Deer are in Velvet from November to early February. They shed their antlers after September. The roar is mid March until April. Chamois skins are best in winter, May to August. Hunters personal gear should include quality sleeping bag, spare warm clothing and socks, good boots and gaiters, water proof coat, mag light, spare batteries, rifle ammunition.

Note: Courtesy rifles available. Notify on Booking if required. Please ensure own rifles are sighted accurately and you are reasonably fit.