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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    In a few scenarios if the stag would have presented a shot and came out form the thick cover, the shot would have been under 50 yards.
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    It is a option to bring your own rifle however I decided not to deal with that extra hassle. Suppressors were not legal in croatia when I was there. Or at least that was my understanding of what my guide told me. The guides rifle was great and dead on! Most shots are under 200 yards from what...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    6k for stag up to 180 cic. My stag as 205. It cost 6k MORE. I paid 14k total.
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    6k base price for stag up to 180 cic. I shot a stag at 205 cic. It was like 6k upcharge. 14k total
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    I did not get my stag back yet from september however I was told 6 months. So, it doesnt sound normal based on the time frame I was given but I do not have mine back yet to prove it. I will note: I booked through the WTA and they are a legitimate agency for hunters all over the world. I feel...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    These are natural well managed stags. In certain areas they did have mineral and salt licks out for the different deer and stags but that is for the health of the herd and does not modify their genetics. They actually are fairly displeased with the modifications happening in New Zealand and...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    Yes, more people should look into hunting in europe for sure! Its beautiful and there are lots of well managed game areas!
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    Croatia will likely cost LESS than italy but as you likely know they are very close to eachother. You will spend 10k or more on a nice red stag depending on the size you shoot.
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    Romania would be a excellent choice. There are SOME outfitters that charge one fee and allow you to shoot whatever size stag you can find. I think this would be a more exciting way to do it. Especially for any american that is used to that type of hunting. I will admit it felt a bit odd paying...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    I really do not know. We did not weigh them. I assume over 10kg but I really do not know that answer. I just know it was 205-206 cic points (I cant remember if it was 205 or 206)
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    The stags in spain are half the body size of a croatian red stag. Did you know that? And a Gold Medal Stag of over 200 cic points is also not common in spain (completely free range). I looked into spain heavily.
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    14k Total. But, I would encourage you to look at some smaller stags which really are the same size as mine. If I went again, I would only shoot a 180-190 stag and it would only be a 2k upgrade. I think I have some images that I took of some stags in that size range and I could not tell them...
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    Tok Air Service

    Booked with Tok Air Service for September 2025. Anyone on here have any experience with hunting caribou out there? If so, would love a PM. With the 50lb weight limits etc I would love to hear what you brought and what was/wasn't worth bringing etc. Also, would love to chat with you about your...
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    Alaska Caribou Outfitter recommendations

    From what I hear, this is way more about politics than actual caribou herd health. Restricting non residents from shooting bull caribou has not proven to have a impact on caribou populations. Yet, somehow Alaska put no pressure on local hunters to stop shooting cows and that certainly does...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    I believe I pad 6k for the base price of the hunt and that included UP TO a 180 CIC stag. I would have been happy with that size of stag HOWEVER we only saw stags larger than that. The difference between a 180 to 190 - 205 stag is fairly minor to me. I saw several in camp and really struggled to...
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    2023 Caribou Hunt with Arctic Air

    Yeah, not getting/harvesting a caribou or seeing a big bull is one thing (part of hunting), but not seeing a single caribou (even from the air) seems like a joke. It's 100 percent likely you'll see one from the haul road if you drive enough. I'd be upset too. On any hunt I book I always say I...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    I'm not sure how it works all over Europe but the meat from my stag was sold. My guide told me the rutting red stag meat on the older stags is not very desirable. I'm not sure if it's legal or how one would take the meat home frozen. Not sure there is a way to do that legally and keep the meat...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt

    You are correct. You always pay for what you shoot. This is the common way of doing things in Europe. It's not unique to my outfitter. However this is not going to be easy for most of us Americans. I had to pass on a 230 cic stag in the first two hours of my hunt because he was too big. I also...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt

    I used the guides rifle. You can take your own but I did not want to go through that process. He had a great rifle and was a compettive shooter. I was permitted to practice with it before hand. I will have it mounted there and shipped. The taxidermy work was pretty high quality from the work I...
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    My European Red Stag Hunt!

    Having it mounted there and sent to me. Cost 900 for mount. I assume about the same for shipping back to me. It's not hard. My outfitter is taking care of all of it. The taxidermy work I saw looked solid and I'm very picky.

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