Red Stag

The King of the High Country.

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Red stag trophy hunting at Lammermoor offers a unique opportunity to pursue some of the best red stag in the world. New Zealand is renowned for its high-quality red stag, which have thrived in the country's expansive high country since their introduction in the 19th century. With favorable growing conditions and a well-managed environment, New Zealand’s red stag are known for their impressive size and trophy potential.

At Lammermoor, our red stag roam across 15,000 hectares of free-range land, making each hunt a genuine high-country experience. The landscape here supports robust, healthy stags that have adapted to the rugged terrain of Central Otago. This setting, combined with expert guidance and ethical hunting practices, ensures that every hunt is both rewarding and sustainable.

Our approach focuses on the natural quality of the red stag, highlighting the rich heritage of the species in New Zealand without unnecessary embellishment. More detailed information about the red stag hunting experience at Lammermoor will be provided as it becomes available, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of what makes our hunt truly world-class.

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King of the High Country

Red stags are widely regarded as the pinnacle of New Zealand trophy hunting—and for good reason. With mature stags often weighing around 400 pounds and carrying large, heavily beamed antlers, they command attention in the landscape and in the field. New Zealand has developed a global reputation for producing some of the finest red stags in the world, thanks to its ideal habitat and generations of thoughtful land and wildlife management.

At Lammermoor, red stags thrive across vast, varied terrain—from open tussock country to rolling ridgelines—creating a true fair-chase experience. What sets them apart is not just their size and strength, but their individuality. Each stag grows a unique set of antlers, meaning no two trophies are ever the same. Whether you're stalking through valleys or glassing from the hills, encountering a red stag in the wild is always memorable.

Especially during the rut, stags become highly territorial and vocal, constantly on the move as they defend their hinds. This combination of size, behavior, and unpredictability makes them a challenging and rewarding species to hunt, and a must for anyone seeking a classic New Zealand trophy.