WORLD RECORD STAG

Welcome to Monarch, home to the current World Record Red Stag by rifle, boasting an incredible score of 1085 inches—a true Monarch!

Whether you’re chasing a record, seeking a once-in-a-lifetime hunt, or planning a family getaway, Monarch caters to your every need.

Our Red Stag hunting season runs from mid-February, when the stags begin to strip the velvet from their antlers, through late July, as they prepare to shed them.

Firey Peak Station, Monarch’s premier hunting area, offers some of the finest red stag hunting experiences. During the “roar,” the stags’ mighty calls echo through the valleys, creating a magical atmosphere for your pursuit of this magnificent animal.

At Monarch, we pride ourselves on delivering the ultimate outdoor experience and helping hunters achieve their goals. Our guides are exceptional hunters dedicated to providing a top-quality hunt.

Many hunters also choose to add extra animals to their hunt, such as Tahr, Chamois, Fallow Buck, Elk, and Arapawa Rams, all of which roam Monarch’s properties.

RED STAG HUNTING

FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED

• We can tailor the hunts to match you fitness
• Although we will access the hunting area in our 4WD you need a medium level of fitness to pursue some stags or retrieve your trophy

HUNTING SEASONS

• The Red Stags are in hard antler from February to August. Our most popular time is during the the rut or ‘roar’ as it is called in New Zealand. This takes place usually from mid March to the third week of April.

YOUR HUNTERS SANCTUARY

Monarchs hunting areas offer something for all hunters. Whether it’s 5 star luxury or a humble mountain abode, Monarch has something for everyone. Rolling hills to high mountain crags, rippling tussocks to bush clad gullies, sometimes you forget to hunt when immersed in our hunting playground.

Red Stag, Elk, Fallow, Chamois, Tahr and Arapawa Rams each occupy their own spaces. From spectacular high country, with crystal clear mountain rivers, native bush gullies and open tussock mountain tops, a trip here and you won’t want to leave. Our hunting areas are close by to other activities so families are well entertained and looked after if they are non hunters.

One own Firey Peak Station, is located at the foot of the southern alps. It is a remarkable property amongst some truly big mountains. Holding some great animals, as a hunter you won’t leave disappointed! With Mt Hutt as a backdrop, and the mighty Rakaia River a stone’s throw away, this location certainly is hard to beat.