TOOLS OF THE TRADE

To hunt New Zealand big game we suggest that you bring large calibre rifle’s like the 270, 30-06, 300win mag etc. You will make shots between 100 yards to 300 yards.

We have an excellent rifle range at Stravon Game Estate so if you don’t get time to range your rifle before you depart you can do it once you arrive.

Bow and Muzzleloader can be used in New Zealand and are welcomed here.

Due to the geography and native bush of Stravon Game Estate Bowhunters love hunting here. This is because they can use the valleys and bush as a cover to stalk and silently get on their prize for a shot of a life time.

Our laws prohibited the use of handguns in New Zealand so you will not be able to bring them with you.

On booking your hunt with us we will send you a info pack which will include documents that you will need to have ready for when you arrive in New Zealand with your firearms. The cost is $ 25.00 Kiwi dollars per person to get your rifle in and this also includes a visitors firearms license that is valid for a year.

WHAT TO BRING

With New Zealand being an island nation we can get four seasons in a day.

What we say to our clients is that they need to layer their clothes so that if the day starts out nice and then in the afternoon turns for the worst they are prepared for all situations.

Browning and Cabelas bring out fantastic survival suits and packages that allow you to interchange and delete different pieces of clothing so that you are kept in the comfort zone all day. We suggest that you arrive with this type of outdoor gear.

A good set of broken-in mountain boots are essential for hunts in New Zealand. We spend a lot of our time on high country wilderness and to have these boots will make your hunt a far more enjoyable experience.

Other items that are essential are:

A good quality rain jacket,
Warm gloves,
Warm hat,
Good sun hat,
Sun cream,
Sunglasses,
Film, camera,
Good quality binoculars with lanyard,
that is like a small backpack harness,
Small day pack.