Considering NZ or Argentina for stag… experiences/advice?

[RLXFXR]

I’m looking to do a New Zealand or Argentinian red stag hunt in 2025. Can anyone offer experiences/insight into their experience and why they chose one place over the other? I’m wondering if one is easier/cheaper to ship/import horns and hide to the U.S.

 

[ianpadron]

Hangin' around for this one. Both are on my radar as well, curious to hear first hand experiences

 

[Duckhunterbrad]

I've had two close friends go to NZ for stag and both had a great time. Those giant stag all come from HF operations, no judgement against that type of hunting just wanting to make you aware. I can get the outfitters contact for you. I have been to Argentina although for a dove/duck hunt and the accommodations and hunts were absolutely first class all the way. Argentina was one of the few places that I felt I really need to get back to ASAP.

 

[RLXFXR]

I've had two close friends go to NZ for stag and both had a great time. Those giant stag all come from HF operations, no judgement against that type of hunting just wanting to make you aware. I can get the outfitters contact for you. I have been to Argentina although for a dove/duck hunt and the accommodations and hunts were absolutely first class all the way. Argentina was one of the few places that I felt I really need to get back to ASAP.

Fortunately, I’m not looking for a giant stag

 

[StupidLightweight]

Personally, if I were doing this hunt, I'd do it one of two ways. If going guided, I'd book Patagonia, Argentina. According to the people I know who've done it, they said it was a blast.

If you're going DIY, NZ is where it's at. But keep in mind the free-range stags locals shoot are nothing like the freaks behind the fences. Another bonus of NZ is all the other stuff you can add on. DIY tahr and chamois in the Southern Alps is the best value around.

 

[Cornhusker]

I went to NZ in 23 it was a good experience but not an awesome hunt. Outfitter was great and his area was relatively big but high fenced as all are except for some government lands. It wasn't grueling or real physical but fun just not like a normal hunt I take because of high fence which I guess I have a dislike of.

Just a suggestion but after your hunt of 3 or 4 day as they usually aren't real long rent a camper van and do the South or North Island. I did a month in a van a lot of free camping some paid relatively cheap and it is an awesome country to see. I'll go back in a year or two buy a camper van spend 3 months on both islands and then sell the van before I leave. Have fun either way Argentina or NZ.