Donor: Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand

Value: $33,000

Shane Johnston – Owner/Outfitter/Guide of “Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand” a long-time exhibitor, donor, and Life Member of SCI, DSC Life member and 2007 Outfitter of the Year; the HSC 2013 Professional Hunter of the Year, – invites two hunters to experience the breathtaking scenery from the Seaward Mountains to the Pacific Ocean while hunting Red Stag, the Alpine Goat, and Chamois on this 5-day/4-night 2×1 hunting adventure on New Zealand’s South Island. This donation includes the trophy fees for an Alpine Goat for each hunter, a Chamois for each hunter and a Red Stag each up to 400”. Method of take is rifle, bow or muzzleloader.

As well as fantastic hunting opportunities, the lucky hunters will also have a Kiwi-style, evening beachside dining experience with a mix of NZ beers and wines, great music, and entertainment, all while dipping your feet into the Pacific ocean as the sun sets. This hunt is available for open dates February-August in 2025 or 2026, and may be upgraded by adding days or other available species at the current price list. Additional hunters and non-hunters are welcome. Transportation during your Stag and Goat hunt is by comfortable modern 4×4 side-by-side vehicle. The Chamois hunting is in the Alps, where helicopter transport is required as there is no road access. Hunters are required to pay the flight time.

Four Seasons Safaris owns their own stunning private hunting area Backridge Estate, where there are phenomenal hunting opportunities to be enjoyed along with some of the very best trophy animal genetics throughout New Zealand. You will have the privilege to hunt the hills and gullies in the Kaikoura region, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean on the East Coast of the South Island and is home to great adventures such as lobster diving and deep sea fishing. The hunting is spot and stalk, where there are numerous driving and hiking 4×4 tracks. Hunters will be spoilt for choice on the number and quality of animals available to hunt. The hunting area is the home of some of the largest Red Stag in the world, Elk, Fallow, White Stag, Goat, Arapawa Ram and Boar. Tahr and Chamois are also available to hunt nearby.

This hunt package includes trophy fees for 2x Red Stags up to 400”SCI, 2x Chamois and 2x Goats; field prep, comfortable ranch-style accommodations and home-style country cuisine and refreshments. Not included are airfares to/from Christchurch New Zealand, before/after hunt accommodations, additional species hunted, helicopter fees ($2600/hr), dip-pack service and gratuities. NOTE: This hunt cannot be taken in conjunction with any other New Zealand hunting safari or a safari already booked with Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand.