Southern Hunting Adventures New Zealand
Southern Hunting Adventures
New Zealand
South Island New Zealand Fallow Buck hunting
The Baddest Buck in New Zealand
Spot-and-Stalk Fallow Deer Hunting
Possessing palmate antlers, a range of color phases, and a street-fighting disposition – the mighty Fallow buck is a true New Zealand challenge. New Zealand hunting at its finest!
New Zealand Fallow Deer Hunting
Known for their palmate antlers, intelligence, and notorious mean streak – fallow deer (Dama dama), like all of New Zealand’s large ungulates, were brought over (these guys are from Europe). Additionally, fallow deer are widely considered one of the most beautiful deer species in the world! If you’ve been lured to hunting on the South Island by the siren song of the red stag – and you haven’t considered the gorgeous fallow buck – you might be missing out. Seeing a set of these palmate antlers rise cautiously over the rosehip and hoping for a colorful coat and front shoulder to present themselves…this is New Zealand hunting in its full glory!
Fallow buck hunting is good for a lot of the year; the rut is not to be missed: they’ve been known to duel to the death (they’ve even been caught bullying far larger red stags!) and can be heard throughout the hills and valleys as they grunt and croak (like a frog) at one another. Join us for a fallow buck hunt or add one on to any of our other popular hunting packages – these ‘paddlers’ make for quite a challenge and a beautiful New Zealand trophy. Our certified guides guarantee shot opportunities on all fallow buck hunts.
Fallow Deer Hunting Seasons
Good fallow buck hunting is available February through September. Peak fallow deer hunting occurs during their rut in April and May.
Do you have questions about hunting in New Zealand in general? Check out our frequently asked questions page.
Fallow Buck Hunting Packages & Pricing
Fallow Buck Hunts & Pricing
Representative Sub-200" Fallow Buck Hunt
Includes airport transfers, accommodation, trophy preparation for expediting, meals, and use of firearms.
Approximate hunt price: $2000.
Bronze to Silver Fallow Buck Hunt (200-220")
Includes airport transfers, accommodation, trophy preparation for expediting, meals, and use of firearms.
Approximate hunt price: $3000.
Gold Medal Fallow Buck Hunt
Includes airport transfers, accommodation, trophy preparation for expediting, meals, and use of firearms.
Approximate hunt price: $3500.
Silver Medal Red Stag & Trophy Fallow Buck Hunt
Includes airport transfers, lodge accommodation, trophy preparation for expediting, meals, and use of firearms. Two nights in Luxury Lodge, 2 Nights in Hunting Hut.
Approximate hunt price: $8,750.
Our Recent Fallow Deer Hunting Photos
Recent Fallow Deer Hunting Testimonials
I’m an avid hunter, continuously building up my knowledge and experience with each hunt that I go on. Southern Hunting Adventures have hosted me and my hunting friends on a number of different hunting trips over the past 3 years, each trip quite different from the others. Sheldon and the Southern Hunting Adventures team tailor make each hunt to meet the needs (and experience/skills) of the client, and not only provide professional guiding services, but create an all-round hunting experience that is fun and exciting. Whether it’s a father/son day trip, or an extended alpine hunt chasing some of the amazing trophies that NZ has to offer, Sheldon and the team are able to access some amazing private and public hunting spots, and provide the best possible chance of a successful hunt.
I would thoroughly recommend Southern Hunting Adventures to anyone interested in a New Zealand fallow deer hunt, or any hunt, regardless of their experience or level of skill. Sheldon and the team will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience that, for many, will be remembered as a trip of a lifetime.
Fallow Deer NZ Review
At very short notice – Sheldon was able to organize a New Zealand fallow deer hunt for me over two days! Great New Zealand hunting experience, my guide Jed is a good guy who ensured a fun and rewarding hunting adventure.
– I highly recommend Southern Hunting Adventures for New Zealand hunting!
Fallow Deer NZ Review
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Available Big Game Add-On Hunts:
| New Zealand Big Game Species | Hunt Location |
|---|---|
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Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) |
Nationwide |
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Elk/Wapiti (Cervus elaphus nelsonii) |
Nationwide |
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Fallow Deer (Dama dama) |
Nationwide |
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Sika Deer (Cervus nippon) |
Central North Island |
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Whitetail Deer (Odocoileous virginianus) |
Lower South Island – Stewart Island |
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Rusa Deer (Cervus timorensis) |
Eastern North Island |
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Sambar Deer (Cervus unicolour) |
Southern North Island |
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Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) |
Central South Island |
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Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) |
South Island |
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Pacific Goat |
Nationwide |
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Captain Cook Boar (Sus scrofa) |
Nationwide |
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Arapawa Ram (Ovis arapawa) |
Nationwide |