The quality of New Zealand Red Stags are known world wide, the original importations came from SCOTLAND and ENGLAND to provide hunting for the local sportsmen. They soon thrived in a virgin environment with no predators, the result was that they grew heads superior to those in their native homes and became magnificent trophies.

Since (the 1970's) Red Deer have became the base of the New Zealand deer farming industry, farmed for venison and antler.

With imported bloodlines New Zealand now has the widest gene pool of Red Deer anywhere in the world and each year, with selective breeding, trophies of superior standard are being taken.  Trophies often display the best characteristics of both English Park deer and the Eastern European wild deer of Hungary, Yugoslavia and Germany.

The largest trophies are taken on game ranches, which are set up to provide the hunter with the best possible hunting experience.

Red Stag are closely related to the North American Elk and will interbreed with Elk.  Ranging in size between 200 and 300 kilos Red Stag require a good, medium size rifle and premium projectiles for consistent success. A trophy stag is a splendid and majestic animal, it usually carries 12 or more points, with some exceptional trophies having up to 30 points.