Thread: Seeking Advice and Companionship for New Zealand Hunting Adventure

Blackforst's definitely a nice place. Living in Zürich so not too far away lol. I usually travel to NZ once a year to see family and friends plus bonus the of hunting. Firearms licence is pretty straight forward but you'll need at least 4 months before you fly to get it. Other option is to hunt with people that have one. NZ being different from Deutschland and that we have gun license not hunting a licence (I have this discussion every year with my Swiss hunting mate about what is better lol). South Island is better for red deer and less north islanders lol. Plenty of DOC land (public land) to hunt on but being the roar (brunft) when you are there it will be busy and you'll have to walk further than usual but if you're use to the Austrian mountains then you'll be alright.....
New Zealand Maps app is also very helpful seeing boundaries and public hunting land. Weidmanns heil

Pack a PLB. Or as a visitor, ensure your travel insurance will cover a rescue helicopter out of the wilderness in an emergency.
Enjoy planning and executing your trip.

Hello Kiwihunter,
Thanks for your detailed response! It's awesome that you enjoy the Black Forest, and Zurich is indeed not too far away. Your insights, especially regarding the firearms license, are incredibly helpful. Planning with more lead time seems like a wise decision, and the idea of visiting the South Island for red deer hunting sounds fantastic—perhaps scheduling towards the end of the year or early 2025. I would love to hear more about your experiences and recommendations.

The discussion about firearm licenses is intriguing, and delving deeper into the exchange would be fascinating. CYour tips on the hunting season, public hunting lands, and the New Zealand Maps app are highly appreciated.

Considering exchanging contact information to facilitate planning sounds like a great idea. Horrido, Waidmannsheil, and I'm eagerly looking forward to hearing more about your experiences!

Best regards, Steffen

No worries, NZ is a hunters paradise! PM me and we'll chat. The guys on this forum are awesome and full of information. Just let them know your plans and they will help out as well.