Prime Safari Season Special!

We are pleased to offer a Prime Safari Season Special for May, June and July 2008. This is a  6-day hunt that includes one Gold Medal Stag scoring between 300 and 330 S.C.I. points, a Gold Medal Fallow Buck, one Tahr and one Chamois.

Cost: US $9,000 (add a non-hunter for US $1,000)
Please call our office for availability! 

Client Testimonial

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For more than two decades, Wes has worked exclusively with Alex and Cheryl Monahan of Doughboy Safaris. Alex is a New Zealand Registered Professional hunting guide, and this is of utmost importance when considering a trip to New Zealand. I have personally hunted and fished with Alex and Cheryl many times on both the north and south islands.

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Most hunts take place on the South Island near the town of Murchison. Both free range and fenced ranch hunts are available for most species and are conducted on either private land or in the Southern Alps. We welcome both archery and gun hunters. The point of arrival and departure is Nelson. Accommodations are absolutely first class whether you stay at the beautiful Doughboy lodge, private cottages or bed and breakfast units. 

Alex and Cheryl have successfully completed construction on their newest lodge November 2005, which is of the highest standards. The new lodge offers the luxury to step out of your room right onto the hunting concession. Meals are provided at the lodge, bed and breakfast units or in local restaurants. All hunts are guided "1x1" unless otherwise requested.

This is a perfect couples getaway with many activities for non-hunting guest such as hiking, sight-seeing, helicopter trips, horseback riding, golfing, gold-panning, jet-boating, river-rafting and shopping at a large number of art and craft outlets or the usual shopping centers. Non-hunting guests are welcome and cost $200 per day.

 

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 Bill Miller - April 2007

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Dean Mori - April 2007

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Jolly Family - June 2007

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John Whitcomb - May 2007

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Species Hunt Time Required
Red Stag 2 Days
Elk 2 Days
Fallow Deer 2 Days
Tahr 4 Days
Chamois 4 Days
Combined Tahr and Chamois 7 Days
Combined Red Stag, Tahr and Chamois 7 Days
Goat, Ram or Boar 1 Day each
Sika Deer 5 Days
Combined Red Stag, Goat, Ram and Boar 4 Days
Duck and Goose hunting 3 Days
Turkey hunting 3 Days
Trout fishing 3 Days

**Please Note**  We can combine big game hunting, wing shooting and Trout fishing.

Daily Rates 2008
"1x1" Guided Big Game Hunting & Fly Fishing         $350
Non-Hunting Observers $200
"2x1" Guided Wing Shooting $450 p.p./p.d.

The Following Trophy Fees Are Due After Harvest Or Wound Of Each Animal:   2008
Red Stag - Gold Medal (390 plus SCI points)                   P.O.R.
Red Stag - Gold Medal (350 to 380 SCI points) $6,000
Red Stag - Gold Medal (330 to 350 SCI points) $5,000
Red Stag - Gold Medal (300 to 330 SCI points) $4,000
Red Stag - Silver Medal (up to 300 SCI points) $2,000
Fallow Deer - Gold Medal $2,000
Fallow Deer - Silver Medal $1,000
Elk - Gold Medal (330 and above SCI points) $6,000
Elk - Silver Medal (up to 330 SCI points) $3,000
*Tahr $1,800
*Chamois $1,000
Goat $500
Ram $500
Boar $500
Sika Deer $2,500
Turkey $100

*Please note: Helicopters are used to hunt Tahr and Chamois in the wild unless otherwise requested. The use of a helicopter will save days of walking and climbing in the mountains. Helicopter cost runs approximately $1,200 per hour. Most often both animals can be harvested in 1 hours flying time. However, we advise all of our clients to be prepared to pay 1 hours flying time for each of these animals. Should you prefer to hunt Tahr and/or Chamois on a private ranch, please inquire about the trophy fees for each.

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Lodging

Fully modern private cottages and beautiful bed and breakfast units in country settings and NOW the new lodge will offer the luxury to step out of your room right onto the hunting concession.

 

 

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Additional Information and Requirements

  • $25/ New Zealand Dollars upon arrival for each gun permit (we have loaner guns available upon request).
  • $20/ U.S. Dollars for international airport departure fees. United States residents are not required to have any special vaccinations to visit New Zealand at this time.
  • Upon booking your trip our office will provide a detailed information package that includes travel documents and a suggested clothing list.

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Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance. Contact our office to purchase the insurance.