Thread: Whakatipu Whitetail

Rusa and Sambar. Axis were released but disappeared never to be seen again.

Originally Posted by Inder

Wow, I did not know NZ has whitetail also. :O . So Red, Fallow, Elk/Wapiti, Whitetail, Any other deer? Any Axis or Muntjac?

Nice trophy Trout

Rusa, sambar & sika also

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Rusa and Sambar. Axis were released but disappeared never to be seen again.

I'm referring to Australia now, but Chital Deer dont seem as hardy as some breeds. Aside from the famous herd in Charters Towers in Australia, there are a few little pockets in NSW and Northern QLD but they dont seem as tough as Rusa. I'm surprised the Rusa have not spread further in NZ because they have done really well in Australia and are found all over the place these days.

Originally Posted by avon_7

I'm referring to Australia now, but Chital Deer dont seem as hardy as some breeds. Aside from the famous herd in Charters Towers in Australia, there are a few little pockets in NSW and Northern QLD but they dont seem as tough as Rusa. I'm surprised the Rusa have not spread further in NZ because they have done really well in Australia and are found all over the place these days.

Too accessible to hunting so have been controlled

Originally Posted by avon_7

I'm referring to Australia now, but Chital Deer dont seem as hardy as some breeds. Aside from the famous herd in Charters Towers in Australia, there are a few little pockets in NSW and Northern QLD but they dont seem as tough as Rusa. I'm surprised the Rusa have not spread further in NZ because they have done really well in Australia and are found all over the place these days.

Could be right, maybe not as tough as other species.
Where I have seen them overseas they are generally in warmer climates than here. Maybe if they had been released in the far North of NZ they might have had a better chance.
Supremely beautiful deer. I once had a big 6 point in my scope but declined the shot as the head was in velvet. So far, no chance to try again.

That’s a bloody nice whitetail. Congrats.

Anybody know how the whitetails are handling the deer repellent 1080 drops?

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Rusa and Sambar. Axis were released but disappeared never to be seen again.

tried to find some info when how etc but huemel deer from South America were released but wiped out quickly as were mule deer - and of course we have a small herd of Pere David Deer behind wire bought in I believe by Sir Tim Wallis from a herd in England

I understand Mt Hutt Station have the only herd of Pere David's in NZ now