Thread: Oxford Forest Hunting

Are there a decent amount of animals in Oxford Forest? Its one of the most accessible public land hunting areas from where I live and wanted to get some info about the area. I don't have my license yet so when I go I will just hiking to Wharfedale hut and going off track a bit to look for animals with binoculars. I would like to see some chamois and red deer.

If its unlikely I will see any animals does anyone else know public land close to Christchurch as possible where I would see some animals?

Thanks