Category Archives: Red Stag Hunting

Hunting Trip Donations for Conservation Fundraising

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Global Sporting Safaris’ National Hunting Trip Donation Program has been instrumental in assisting non-profit organizations raise considerable funds since 2010.  One of the hottest hunts on live auction in the NHTDP is the New Zealand Safari.  This six night/five day New Zealand safari for two hunters is valued at $4995 with a low minimum bid of $2000 and valid for the 2013 and 2014 hunting seasons.  Luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, SCI Trophy Class animals, personal GSS consultant to assist with trip preparation and the hunt of lifetime await auction winners.  New Zealand donation hunts for 2013 are still available.  Contact Global Sporting Safaris for additional information on the New Zealand Hunting Safari donation.

Argentina Hunters Affected by New Reciprocity Fees

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Argentina Duck & Dove Hunting Affected by New Reciprocity Fees 

For United States residents planning to go Argentina duck hunting, dove hunting or touring during the upcoming year (2013 or beyond), changes regarding Argentina’s reciprocity fee are very important.

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 29, 2012, IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID THE ENTRY FEE ONLINE AND PRIOR TO TRAVEL YOU WILL BE DENIED ENTRY INTO ARGENTINA.

Background: In 2008, the Argentina Immigration Department enacted policy requiring nationals of the United States, Canada and Australia to pay a fee to enter Argentina. It’s not a visa but a “reciprocity fee” to those countries that charge Argentineans to enter their country. This entry fee is good for 10 years. If you have visited Argentina any time since 2008 and paid this fee, your payment will be evidenced by a Reciprocity Fee Certificate sticker that was placed in the back of your passport.

Passengers travelling to Argentina on or after December 29th will need to pay the Reciprocity Fee online before arriving. Please note, too, that we are hearing that this policy will be effective at all airports in Argentina, not just at Ezeiza (EZE)!

Please note that passengers who have already paid the fee are good for 10 years, and do not need to pay again until the certificate’s expiration date. If you do not have the Reciprocity Fee Certificate pasted in one of your passport pages you will need to pay the fee online. Starting on September 1st, 2012, any passenger visiting Argentina with an American, Canadian or Australian passport will be required to pay the Reciprocity Fee online and in advance.

This new online system will work in tandem with the regular collection service performed at Ezeiza Airport (EZE) until December 28th, 2012 and at Jorge Newbery Airport until October 31st, 2012. After these dates, all Reciprocity Fee payments will need to be made online.

American, Canadian and Australian passport holders visiting Argentina will be required to pay the reciprocity fee online at the following sites: https://virtual.provinciapagos.com.ar/ArgentineTaxes/ or www.migraciones.gov.ar.

You will be required to create a username and password. Once you’ve done this, follow the instructions.

You must register and pay with a credit card. Once the payment is received, an electronic receipt will be given which you will need to show upon your arrival in Argentina. The lack of such proof of payment will result in the denial of entry and consequent returning to your departure city by the airline. We strongly urge passengers to take the necessary precautions so that those who travel to the aforementioned airports with an arrival scheduled on or after November 1st, 2012 (Jorge Newbery) and December 29th, 2012 (Ezeiza) have the electronic receipt with them.

Global Sporting Safaris advises travelers to place this receipt in their passport, and to store copies of this receipt along with copies of their passport and other vital documents.

How can I pay the Reciprocity Rate?

The traveler must enter the Provincia Pagos website at: www.provinciapagos.com.ar and register to start the process.

Complete the form with the corresponding personal and credit card information. The information provided by the traveler and the income code is sent to the DNM online.

Print the payment receipt.

Upon arrival in Argentine territory, go to the DNM Office and present the printed ticket.

The ticket is scanned by the DNM staff; the data are validated and you are allowed to enter the country.

If you are planning on traveling to Argentina during the upcoming year, we are happy to assist you in planning this important trip of a lifetime. Call me at (888) 850 4868, Extension 700 or email me at: dick@GSSafaris.com

Click here for details on Argentina Dove Hunting
Click here for details on Argentina Duck Hunting

Sincerely,

Dick Kennerknecht
Global Sporting Safaris
888-850-4868, Extension 700
307-235-4650, Extension 700
307-259-9603 (Cell)
www.GSSafaris.com

Hunting Red Stag in New Zealand

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Few hunters can pass up the opportunity to hunt the great red stag New Zealand can offer. Possibly the greatest draw is the country itself, with its wild, beautiful countryside, capricious climate, and unique blend of flora and fauna. The long hunting season, taking place at opposite times from Northern Hemisphere seasons, also makes it a great choice for American and European sportsmen looking for a good hunt during their homeland’s off season.

The Quarry

Red deer are an introduced species in New Zealand. They were originally brought over from England and Scotland in the 1850s and released on the South Island. As they’ve proven time and time again in other areas they’ve been introduced to, these deer are exceptional at adapting to a new habitat, and their population—and individual size—grew rapidly. Some of the greatest trophy stags ever taken were bagged by early hunters at the turn of the 20th century.

Sadly, their population grew so quickly that they were soon considered a pest and a threat to native species, and the government ordered a culling of red deer, eventually killing more than a million of them. There were—and still are—also incredibly loose restrictions on stag hunting New Zealand, which resulted in only a limited number of true trophy stags being left in the wild.

Today, the best hunting opportunities for hunting red stag New Zealand has are on estates, where extensive fair-chase hunting can be done. The antlers of deer on estates often range from 300 to 700 SCI points. There are also plentiful opportunities for free-range hunting; these hunts generally yield trophies up to 300 inches.

The season for stag hunting New Zealand’s wild or managed red deer populations lasts from mid-February to mid-August. The best hunting is done during “roar” or rut, which generally lasts from mid-March through the end of April.

The Hunt

Our outfitters offer both free-range hunting and fair chase estate hunting. In general, estate hunting is more highly recommended: the estates are extremely large and the animals have all the advantages of their wild cousins, making for just as challenging a hunt as pursuing them in the wild. The terrain generally isn’t as rough, so this is certainly a better choice for people who are less physically fit, but it can still be very demanding. Finally, the deer are selectively bred to provide the largest antlers possible and protected from the scantily-regulated hunting on public grounds, so you’ll almost certainly get a much better trophy.

Free-range hunting is done on land with no high fences that would restrict the movement of deer, meaning that the population is less controlled and antler quality is usually lower. This is a good choice for hunters who feel that the only true hunt is one without barriers.

The best time to hunt red stag is undoubtedly when they’re in roar: this makes the deer more aggressive and less timid, and they’ll come in close to inspect a call. This results in close-quarters shots, often at less than a hundred yards, and bow hunters can often close the distance to thirty or less. Keep in mind that these are large deer, often weighing as much as 500 pounds, and it can take a lot to bring them down. Take advantage of the close range to land as lethal a shot as possible.

If you’d like to hunt the red stag New Zealand has waiting for you, call Global Sporting Safaris at 888-850-4868, Extension 702 or click one of the active links and let us know what type of experience you’d like to have. We’ll send you information on opportunities that match your goals. Our experienced outfitters are second to none and we’re happy to share personal experiences with you.

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