NEW FOR 2008

PEEL FOREST LODGE

Peel Forest Lodge Photo Gallery

NEW ZEALAND

• RT air from LAX to CHC Via Air New Zealand 's award winning service
• RT transfers to and from Christchurch Airport to Peel Forest Lodge
• 6nts 7days (5 full days in the field)
• All meals
• Beer and wine with dinners
• 2X1 guided hunt inclusive of 1 Free Range Himalayan Tahr, Or Free Range Red Stag
  Or Free Range Chamois, Or Free Range Fallow Deer

• Complimentary small game hunts for Possum, Hares and Wallabies
• Field trophy prep
• Gun use if needed

RED STAG/FLY FISH COMBO

AT WAIAU-TOA STATION

HUNTING PACKAGE #1

Click here to download Red Stag Waiau Toa information

$3760.00 PP/all inclusive 2 X 1 guided Hunt

$5825.00 /all inclusive 1 X 1 guided Hunt

$2750.00 pp Non-hunting companion

• Roundtrip air from Los Angeles, California
• 6 Nights~7 Days (5 full guided days in Hunting area)
• Roundtrip Transfers
• 1 free range Red Stag per hunter
• Complimentary Fly-fishing for Salmon or Trout (Self-Guided)
• 100% free range Fair Chase hunts
• No hidden trophy or license fees
• All meals
• Complimentary small game hunts for Possums and Rabbits

The 2007 season surprised us with a new property that has incredible potential.  With only 7 hunters on the property for 2007 there will be tremendous numbers of large animals for next season.  Out of the 7 hunters that visited last year 5 have already booked to come back for 2008!  We have just entered into a partnership with Bruce and Sandra Calder from the Waiau-Toa Station and hunting area.

              This is truly a unique opportunity for an incredibly diverse alpine and hill country hunt on a private 18,000-acre station with over 45 miles of private access to the Clarence River.   Just north from Kaikoura this working sheep station has had no commercial hunting for over 7 years up until this season.  This will be the second season in a long while. With over 60 kilometers of road access on the property there is deer hunting available for all varieties of fitness levels.

              Bruce and Sandra will host you in their home that will prove to be quite comfortable with all of the modern amenities one should expect.    The true highlight of any trip to New Zealand is getting a chance to meet the locals and with this hunt that will truly be an experience of a lifetime.   You will leave not only with great hunting tales but more importantly newfound friends

              The above hunt packages are designed to be all-inclusive leaving out only Taxidermy costs and New Zealand firearms permit application fee of 25.00 NZD and the New Zealand departure Tax of 25.00 NZD.

Additional animals are available on a trophy fee basis so if you successfully harvest your Red Stag and would also like to take additional animals such as:

              We have prime Roar dates available for March and April and only a $200.00pp Non Refundable deposit is required to book your hunt dates.

  Call Rodney Smith today at 503-351-3772 or 800-334-5623 or email at rsmith@sunspotsintl.com

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2008 Waiau Toa Photo's

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NEW ZEALAND RED STAG

CHRIS JOLLY'S NORTH ISLAND

WAIRARAPA HUNT

HUNTING PACKAGE #2

Click here to download Chris Jolly Wairarapa Hunt information

$3760 PP/ALL INCLUSIVE 2 X 1 GUIDED HUNT

$5825 /ALL INCLUSIVE 1 X 1 GUIDED HUNT

$2750 NON HUNTING COMPANION RATE

• RT air from LAX to Wellington via Air New Zealand's award winning service
• RT transfers from Wellington to Te Awaiti Station
• No hidden tag, trophy or license fees
• Free-range fair chase hunt
• 7 day~6 night (5 full days of 2X1 guided hunting)
• Cabin style accommodation with all meals
• Beer and wine included with meals
• Complimentary small game hunts for Rabbits, Hares, Possum, South Pacific Goat and Wild Boar
• Field trophy prep
• Gun use if needed

As seen on the 'Outdoor Channel'

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Call us for your free DVD on Chris Jolly's Wairarapa Hunt

Chris Jolly's private and exclusive property ranges over 20,000 acres of Southern Wairarapa coastal hill country, which is located on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.  You will fly into Wellington New Zealand and will be met by Chris or Simone and transferred to the station.  Here we encounter a wide variety of terrain and hunting conditions, large native Podocarp forest, scublands (reverted pasture) and open grass pastures make for a perfect environment for both the deer and the hunter.

After the Roar the stags tend to drift out of the forest and feed on the adjacent grasses, recouping after the rigors of the mating season.  This type of hunting is more about the use of binoculars and long range shooting and often produces the biggest stags.  We are targeting 10-14  point animals that may be up to 40 inches.  We do NOT charge trophy fees for each animal shot so there is always a chance to take a second bigger stag during your stay.  Currently the only trophy fees are for Fallow Deer stags at $1,000.

Accommodation is in a comfortable, purpose built lodge/camp.  On most occasions you will have the camp to yourselves as they only take a maximum of 4 hunters.  Fully carpeted floors, comfortable beds, warm fires and great cooking make for a welcome retreat from the vigor's of a day of hunting.  With seven miles of private coastline, caryfish and abalone (paua) often supplement venison, wild pork and wild mutton on the menu.

The Red Deer Stags, of ten to fourteen points are our main quarry but you can discuss with Chris your particular hopes/aspirations.  Often we need to cull inferior stags and excess hinds are we are happy to arrange non-trophy type meat hunts.  We also encounter wild pigs and fallow deer, although the fallow herd is in its infancy.

The hunting season, starts in mid to late March.  The roar takes place approximately from late March until late April.  We continue to trophy hunt until August at which point the large stags are near to casting their antlers.  Non-trophy hunts can be done (by arrangement) year round.  This is one of the most popular camps for 2007 and will sell out again for 2008.  A $200 per person non refundable deposit will secure your hunt dates for 2008.

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NEW ZEALAND'S

SHEARWATER LODGE

RED STAG AND SOUTH PACIFIC GOAT COMBO

HUNTING PACKAGE #3

Click here to download Shearwater Lodge Hunting information

$3699 PP 2 x 1 ALL INCLUSIVE FROM LAX

$5798 1 x 1 ALL INCLUSIVE FROM LAX

$2750 NON HUNTING COMPANION

• Roundtrip airfare from LAX to Christchurch, New Zealand
• Roundtrip transfers from Christchurch to Shearwater Lodge
• 8 days~7 nights (6 full days of 2 X 1 guided hunting)
• Fully guided by Professional Kiwi Guides
• Free Range Fair Chase Spot and Stalk hunts
• Accommodations at the Shearwater Lodge in the heart of the hunting area, individual rooms with bathrooms attached
• Beer and wine with dinner
• Exclusive private land
• 1 free range Trophy Red Stag and Trophy South Pacific Goat per hunter
• Complimentary Small Game Hunts (Rabbits, Hares and Possums)
• Prices available from April to July 2008

Shearwater Lodge and Lilydale Wilderness Area Photo's

2007 Shearwater Lodge Photo Gallery

2008 SHEARWATER LODGE PHOTO'S

Shearwater Lodge has been our best selling lodge for the last 3 years running and can only be described as 'hard to believe.'  The value for money that this package offers is second to none.  The hunt package at Shearwater Lodge is 7 nights/8 days featuring an arrival day, a departure day and 6 full days in the field hunting, this package is a day longer then most of our other properties.

With the highest elevation privately owned property in New Zealand, this lodge is located in a truly special place.  With access to the lodge via 4 wheel drive or Snow Cat it is in the heart of the prime South Island hunting area outside of Kaikoura.

The purpose built lodge has 6 bedrooms all with their own bathroom with shower and toilet .  Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, leather couches and a large stone fireplace make this a fabulous place to enjoy a week of New Zealand hospitality.  With two chefs on staff your meals are excellent.  Every morning from the deck of the lodge you will glass 6 to 15 branch antlered Red Stags before you ever head out for a day in the field.  The animal numbers have been growing every year and the hunting will only get better.

Don Cameron and his son Daniel will be your guides on the property they have had in the family for over 25 years.

The opportunities for some tremendous free ranging Arapawa Rams, as well as 9 to 11 inch buck chamois make this a fun place to spend a week with your hunting partners and your family.

SHEARWATER LODGE

“Puhi Peaks” is a magnificent and unique property on the North Eastern coast of NZ's South Island, just 30km from the small farming and fishing town of Kaikoura.  The area takes in a portion of South Island Mountains, which, at 1500ft higher than Queenstown's Remarkables Mountain Range, is the highest privately owned property in New Zealand.   In its upper reaches, “Puhi Peaks” is a pristine alpine wonderland, and in 2004 the area became the location of Shearwater Lodge when Alpine Discovery Ltd and Kaikoura Wilderness Walks was established. In 2005 the Board of Alpine Discovery Ltd endorsed the setting up of a charitable trust for the protection of the endangered seabird, the Huttons Shearwater, and also set in motion the process to have the entire upper part of the area protected in perpetuity under a QE11 National Trust Protection Covenant.   This area is now known as the Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve.

EXCLUSIVE WILDERNESS YOUTH HUNT EXPERIENCE

A unique opportunity to introduce a young hunter to hunting in a pristine privately owned nature reserve under the direct supervision of highly experienced hunting Guides.

Package includes:

Six days in the hunting area

Accommodations in the up market Shearwater Wilderness Lodge

The hunt will be a fair chase free range guided hunt

One Red deer hind and one South Pacific Goat for the youth hunter

One Red deer hind and one South Pacific Goat for the adult chaperone

There will be no other hunters in the area

Youth hunter will be briefed in firearm safety, hunting ethics, animal behavior

         and how to stalk an animal

Basic field dressing a harvested animal

Field preparation of their trophy

Meat can be transported home with the hunter

An adult can accompany the child on the hunt

Other family members can stay at the lodge with the party

Firearms supplied or bring you favorite shooting iron

Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Christchurch

All meals and airport transfers

Other addon options of 4WD motorbike riding, deep sea fishing and skiing available

Hunt dates are from August to October 2008

$3290.00 per youth hunter and hunting chaperone

$2750.00 per non-hunting family member

Additional trophy animals available at additional cost

PURE NZ HUNTING

TROPHY SPECIES UPGRADE LIST FOR 2008

When purchasing an all inclusive 6day/7night Red Stag Hunting package at Shearwater Lodge there may be opportunities to hunt additional species of big game. Should you wish to pursue any additional species these prices reflect the USD dollar amount and can be paid directly at the Lodge to the Guide at the completion of your week in New Zealand.

  Frequently asked Questions

How do you hunt these things?

All our hunts are spot and stalk free range hunts so good optics are a must.   Once a potential trophy is identified we may spend the rest of the day stalking it.   Most animals are shot at a range from between 100 to 400 yards

What will the weather be like?

March April May autumn/fall expect cold nights and changeable weather with some rain. Warm clothing essential but be prepared for some hot days.   June July August expect winter conditions with possibly some very light snow - warm clothing essential

What will the terrain be like?

  For Red Stag, chamois, goat, ram, and boar, you will be hunting in coastal alpine areas which have good access and have a network of walking trails, but expect to deviate across hillsides and creek beds etc

All Tahr Hunting is in inland mountain country with some vehicle access. Expect most hunting to be away from formed trails

How fit do I need to be?

A moderate level of fitness and good mobility is desirable

When is the best time to come?

For red stag the rut/roar mating period lasts from April through to May when the stags are out with the hinds, but they can be hunted through to September, after that they shed their antlers

Chamois May is mating time late April through to June is is the optimum time

Tahr late May-June is mating time these can be hunted through to October when good bachelor mobs of bulls can be encountered in lower terrain

Other species can be hunted April to October

Can I bring my own Rifle?

Yes, there is no difficulty in bringing conventional hunting rifles into NZ

Please advise us at least 1 month before arrival and we will assist you in obtaining your visitor firearms license

We can also supply rifles if required

What Caliber is required?

•  7mm mag or similar will be sufficient

What type of accommodation can I expect?

Tahr hunting will be from a rustic mountain cabin (own sleeping bag required) in the hunting area or from a farmstay accommodation.

Other species are hunted from an upmarket lodge situated in the hunting area.   Accommodation here is in private guest-rooms with super king beds, central heating, attached ensuite bathroom.   For more information regarding the accommodation, see http://www.kaikourawilderness.co.nz/Track/Accomodation.aspx

Can my wife or non hunting partner accompany me?

Yes, we can organize other activities for non-hunters if necessary

What about Taxidermy and how long does it take for my trophy to reach home?

Your guide will field dress your trophy and ensure that it is properly cared for, we will then organize a qualified taxidermist to complete the head skinning process and expedite your trophy and ship it off to your taxidermist which normally takes 3 to 6 weeks.

We can also arrange for your trophy to be mounted here in NZ where mounting costs are considerably less - Please note all Taxidermy costs are additional.

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BACKCOUNTRY NEW ZEALAND

RED STAG, HIMALAYAN TAHR AND CHAMOIS COMBO

HUNTING PACKAGE #4

Click here to download the Backcountry Hunting info

$5999 PP 2x1 ALL INCLUSIVE FROM LAX

$10,400 1x1 ALL INCLUSIVE FROM LAX

$2750 NON HUNTING COMPANION

• RT air from LAX to Christchurch via Air New Zealand's award winning service
• RT transfers to and from Christchurch Airport to hunting area
• 8 nts ~ 9 days (7 full days in the field)
• All meals
• Beer and Wine included with dinners
• All trophy fees and license fees
• Field trophy prep
• Gun use if needed
• Species available for harvest are Red Stag, Chamois, Himalayan Tahr, Fallow Deer and Duck and Geese when in season
• 100% free range fair chase

Backcountry New Zealand~Wilderness Hunts:  The ultimate experience in 'Free-range Fair chase hunting' suited to the extremely fit, 'purest' hunter!  No trophy fees or tags and you can shoot what you like and as many animals as you would like.  Past clients have often finished their hunt with three different species, and love the concept of targeting one species and then moving onto the next until they run out of time.  Backcountry New Zealand has designed these experiences to provide an insight into the way New Zealander's hunt in their own country, and have done so for a hundred years.  These experiences are an integral part of New Zealand's history and cultural identity and allow you to live and hunt the New Zealander way.  The hunts are always strenuous and usually take place in rugged terrain deep in the heart of New Zealand's backcountry.  Camping out in unique backcountry huts and tent camps with breathtaking vistas that always look like something out of a Peter Jackson movie.

Background New Zealand guides are picked for their hunting experience and ability to manage conditions in remote areas and help you obtain a top New Zealand Trophy animal.  The main target species for free-range fair chase is the Red Stag, Himalayan Tahr and Chamois.  In order to be successful these hunts are 9 days and 8 nights for 2 X 1 hunts and 6 nights and 7 days for the 1 X 1 hunts and utilize helicopters for access to remote areas only saving time spent four-wheel driving.  This package is designed to be all-inclusive from Los Angeles providing you with a true trip of a lifetime.  All meals, transfers, field trophy preparation, accommodations and 2 X 1 guided hunting is included.  If you are in great shape and love to hunt this is the hunt for you.  A $200.00 per person non refundable deposit will hold you hunt for 2008.

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Backcountry Photo's 2007

2008 BACKCOUNTRY PHOTO'S

Click here to view Backcountry High Peak Game Estate photo's

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BACKCOUNTRY NEW ZEALAND'S

SILVER AND GOLD MEDAL

STAG HUNTS

HUNTING PACKAGE # 5

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$6535 PP/ALL INCLUSIVE 2 x 1 SILVER MEDAL RED STAG

$7725 /ALL INCLUSIVE 1 x 1 SILVER MEDAL RED STAG

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$8810 PP/ALL INCLUSIVE 2 x 1 GOLD MEDAL RED STAG

$9995 /ALL INCLUSIVE 1 x 1 GOLD MEDAL RED STAG

• Roundtrip air from LAX to Christchurch on Air New Zealand
• Roundtrip transfers from Christchurch to High Peak Game Estate
• 3 nights ~ 4 days
• All Meals
• 2 X 1 guided hunting
• Trophy class Red Stag
• Field Trophy prep
• Gun use if needed
• Complimentary small game hunts for Possum, Rabbits and Hares

This is a 4-day based hunt on one of New Zealand's premier game estates.  High Peak Game Estate is situated in the Canterbury High County and covers an area of 4500 acres.  Species on the property include, Red Stag, Fallow Deer, Feral Sheep and Wild Boar.  The game estate has an extensive 4WD road system, however, stalking of big game is best accomplished on foot.  Your Backcountry New Zealand Guide will be there to take care of all your requirements as well as educate you in the best methods for hunting game in New Zealand.  Each night you will return to your accommodation at Terrace Downs High Country Resort where you can enjoy the many unique features of this world-class property.  If you achieve your primary target species before the end of the three days then we will supply the following options:

• Another game estate species
• Duck Shooting in May / June
• Scenic Tours
• Small Game Hunting for Possums, Hares and Rabbits

Should you choose to harvest additional Game Estate animals the following trophy fees will apply:

Additional time in Christchurch is easily accessed from about $100 per night.  For the hunter that wants to hang a huge Red Stag on the wall, but still have an incredible hunting experience inside a game estate, then this hunt is for you.

HUNTING ARTICLES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HUNTING TRIPS PLEASE CONTACT

RODNEY SMITH

SUNPSOTS INTERNATIONAL

503-351-3772

OR

rsmith@sunspotsintl.com