Massive Public Land Red Stag Shot at Close Range: New Zealand Hunt

New Zealand Hunting Expedition

• 💡 The trip began with a planned hunt in the Molesworth block, New Zealand, with friends.
• ⚠️ An early challenge involved crossing a deep, flowing river with bikes, requiring careful navigation.

Early Sightings and Decisions

• 🔍 The group spotted a young, 4-year-old stag at 150 meters, deciding to let it live for future growth.
• 🎯 The hunter then split from the group to explore a different basin for a more mature stag.

Stalking the Massive Red Stag

• 🌲 A promising stag was sighted in a beautiful basin, prompting a challenging stalk.
• 💨 Despite concerns about winding the animal due to strong winds, the hunter successfully snuck close.
• 💥 The stag was eventually located just four meters away, leading to a quick decision to take the shot.

The Successful Harvest

• 🏆 The hunter successfully harvested a massive 14-point red stag with a 120-yard shot.
• 🎉 This stag was described as the best to date, bringing immense satisfaction.
• 🔪 Plans were made to retrieve the backstraps and head before the long journey back to camp.

Journey Back to Camp

• 🚶 The return trip involved a challenging 53-minute walk back to the valley floor.
• 🤝 The hunter reunited with his mates at camp, who were also hunting chamois.
• 💪 The video concludes with the team packing out the stag meat and another river crossing challenge.