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 350 yards so you will need to set your rifle for that range 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.

Unfortunately our laws prohibited the use of handguns 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 also a visitors firearms license that is valid for a year.

WHAT TO BRING

With New Zealand being an island nation we get can get four seasons in one 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 both 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 rolling to steep 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