GAME SPECIES


To learn more about a species choose a name from box above or click a species name on overview page.

Our Guides

Ian Lowe

Ian Lowe - Professional Guide

Professional Guide. Ian's hunting experience spans over 30 years both international and in New Zealand. Ian has personally guided on several World Record Stags!

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Robert Holt

Robert Holt - Professional Guide

Professional Guide. Rob Holt has been hunting on Kaweka Ranch since he was five.

He is highly experienced in both game park and free range hunting

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Game Preserve AT KAWEKA RANCH

Kaweka Ranch offers exceptional game ranch hunting in our natural deer habitat.

Hunting Area

Our hunting area opens onto the Kaweka Ranges
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Deer species on our game ranch include:

Red Stag, White Stag, Elk, Sika, Fallow,

Sambar and Rusa.

Kaweka Ranch offers fair chase hunting. Our game preserve covers thousands of acres of natural deer habitat, with only a 6ft boundary fence separating the estate from tens of thousands of acres of free range hunting. Unlike other game preserves which separate various species to different locations throughout New Zealand, there are no breeding pens and there is no supplementary feeding during winter. 

A structured game management program during the five years prior to opening has resulted in Kaweka Ranch possessing excellent genetic quality amongst all herds including Sika, Sambar and Rusa which are only available on the North Island of New Zealand.

The advantages of hunting our large private game ranch are many. Because all our species are breeding in natural herds at Kaweka Ranch, hunters do not have to spend hours in vehicles every day travelling to different areas - there is no 'packing and unpacking' going on here!  Our elegant homestead is at your fingertips at all times and our location in Hawke's Bay affords us an awesome climate and convenience for non hunting companions.

When you choose to hunt on our Game Ranch, you are also choosing peace of mind. Your hunt can be as demanding as is appropriate for your fitness and ability, it can include any combination of species and your guides have a 'lifeline' to our lodge at all times. When you travel overseas to hunt, these assurances are priceless.

 

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