Hunt Guarantee

We guarantee that all of our hunts are for genuinely wild, free-ranging game. We do not hunt behind high fences or on game estates—every hunt offers an authentic New Zealand hunting experience.

Getting Your Trophies Home

We can arrange the preparation, taxidermy, export documentation, and international shipping of your trophies through our trusted professional taxidermist and shipping agent, making the process as seamless as possible.

Weather

Mountain hunting is dependent on weather conditions. Severe weather may delay access to hunting areas or require us to leave the mountains earlier than planned for safety reasons.

If your hunt cannot commence due to unsafe weather conditions, it will be postponed to a mutually agreed date. However, if a hunt has already begun and must be cut short due to adverse weather, we are unable to offer refunds for the unused portion of the hunt.

For this reason, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance.

Hunter Responsibility & Safety

The safety of our clients and guides is our highest priority.

Clients are expected to follow all guide instructions and practise safe firearm handling at all times.

Free-Range Hunting New Zealand reserves the right to terminate a hunt without refund if a hunter behaves in an unsafe, reckless, illegal, or abusive manner, or places themselves or others at unnecessary risk.

Firearms & Documentation

Hunters bringing firearms into New Zealand are responsible for obtaining the appropriate permits and complying with all New Zealand firearms regulations.

We are happy to provide guidance and assist you with the application process before your arrival.

Trophy Expectations

Our guides work hard to provide opportunities at mature trophy animals whenever possible.

However, as these are genuinely wild animals, trophy size, age, and quality cannot be guaranteed.

Deposit Policy

A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking.

If you need to postpone your hunt, your deposit can be transferred to new dates, subject to availability.

However, if you cancel 30 days or less before your scheduled arrival and we are unable to rebook your dates, your deposit cannot be transferred or refunded.

For group bookings, this policy also applies if one or more hunters withdraw from the trip. We recommend ensuring all members of your group are aware of the cancellation policy or arranging a replacement hunter where possible.

Final Payment

The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to your arrival. An invoice for the final payment will be sent before the due date.

Payment Options

We accept payment by:

• Bank transfer (wire transfer)

• Personal or bank cheque

• Credit card (4% processing fee applies)

Gratuities

Gratuities are not included in your hunt package. Tipping your guide is customary and expected at the end of the hunt, and is a way to recognise the time, effort and experience they have put into your hunt.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that all clients obtain comprehensive travel insurance.

Your policy should include cover for trip cancellation, travel delays, medical expenses, emergency evacuation, helicopter disruption, lost baggage, firearm transport, and trophy shipping where applicable.

Photography & Marketing

We love sharing our clients' hunting experiences.

Unless requested otherwise, photographs and videos taken during your hunt may be used by Free-Range Hunting New Zealand for promotional purposes, including on our website, social media channels, and marketing material.

If you would prefer your images not be used, simply let us know before or during your hunt.

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