The elk bugle is late March through late April, overlapping the red stag roar.
Introduced in 1909, courtesy of president Theodore Roosevelt.
Safari Club International book of records:
Wapiti typical category lists a 472 2/8” bull as world record, which was hunted here with us.
Wapiti non-typical category lists a 591 5/8” bull as world record.
Rocky Mountain Elk is the largest big-game species in New Zealand. Mature bulls often range 300–500+ sci.
Yes, New Zealand is home to elk, which are locally referred to as Wapiti. Venator offers world class New Zealand trophy elk hunting in the South Island of New Zealand.
Elk hunting in New Zealand runs from late February through early May, aligning perfectly with the peak roar of our Red Stags and Fallow deer. Incorporating a world-class nz elk into your custom hunting itinerary delivers an unrivaled multi-species safari in the heart of the South Island.