In the high country, Upper South Island's Hanmer Springs area and the Red Deer/Chamois/Wild Pigs/Ducks/Canadian Geese hunting in the high country are unmatched. We've been hunting in this area for X years, so we're well-versed in the areas where game animals congregate and their seasonal migrations.
Trophy hunting for chamois is world-class in this area, and the chamois bucks here are among the best in the world.
Blocks of Land That Can Be Hunted:
It is possible to hunt red deer and chamois on Department of Conservation (DOC) areas in North Canterbury (Kaikoura), Marlborough (Marlborough), Clarence (Clarence), West Coast (West Coast). Christian Helicopters, business as Amuri, holds a permission to access DOC property under the name of CHRISTCHURCH HELICOPTERS.
An access permit for St. James Station has been granted to Helicopter Hunting Tours NZ. Red deer, chamois, wild pigs, Canadian geese, ducks, and brown trout are just a few of the many wildlife species that may be found on this expansive piece of conservation property.
Canada goose and duck populations are high in the river basin areas where huts or bivvies are often available, although fly camping is also an option.
A DOC hunting licence is necessary for all hunters on the Department of Conservation's territory, which includes St. James Station. A fishing license is required if you want to fish in the rivers and lakes. Mountain radio and/or personal locating beacons should be carried by everyone in the group (PLB).
What We Do
- It's up to you how many days you want to search.
- Allotment of DOC lands
- Getting to St. James Station is easy.
- Fly-camping is also an option if you don't have a tent.
- If needed, there are guides available.
- Stopovers in Hanmer Springs may choose from a wide variety of accommodations. Soak your hurting muscles in New Zealand's most luxurious thermal pools, of course.
- Intimate familiarity with hunting grounds
- We have Fishing Charters Christchurch, Mt Cook Helicopter.
