Dedicated to providing you with an ultimate and unforgettable hunting adventure, Venator offers you the chance to hunt some of the world's most coveted species of game animals, including red stag, elk, fallow deer, himalayan tahr, european chamois, Arapawa ram and goat in world class locations including New Zealand and the USA.
At Venator, we understand the passion and dedication required to hunt these animals. We're committed to providing the most expansive hunting areas, a world class team of guides, the best equipment, luxury lodging and concierge service to ensure that that you have the hunt of a lifetime.
Years of experience and extensive knowledge of hunting around the world have gone into crafting a truly memorable hunting experience for all of our guests.
Our expert team of hunting guides are committed to creating a hunt tailored to your specific needs and desires. Whether you're an experienced hunter or a first-time adventurer stalking your first animal, our team will help ensure your success in pursuing these magnificent animals.
Hunting with Venator is not just about the hunt, but also the entire experience from the moment you arrive until the day you depart. Relax and replenish in the comfort of luxurious lodges that will ensure you are relaxed and rejuvenated from your days in the field and enjoy hand selected signature experiences.
Enjoy gourmet dining prepared by private chefs while your onsite hosts deliver a concierge-style service.
If you're ready to experience the thrill of pursuing trophy animals in breathtaking destinations, look no further than Venator.
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Billboard artist Lucas Hoge brings Hoge Wild to Venator New Zealand, filming thrilling hunts for Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois, Arapawa Ram, and Goat. Alongside expert guides, stunning landscapes, and fireside jam sessions, experience world-class hunting adventures with Hoge.
The Himalayan tahr is one of New Zealand’s most iconic alpine game animals. Known for their thick manes, incredible agility, and love of steep terrain, they’ve become a defining part of our hunting history, offering one of the most challenging hunts in the Southern Hemisphere. Navigating rugged landscapes, making long-range shots, and enduring physically demanding conditions, the pursuit of tahr leaves a lasting impression on those who venture into the heights in search of one of the mountains’ most prized trophies. Native to the mountains of India and Nepal, the Himalayan tahr spent centuries largely unnoticed by humans. It was less sought after by hunters, as other animals — like the larger-horned bharal and ibex — were more popular targets.
The hunting of deer for sport and trophy heads motivated early settlers from the UK to import red deer to New Zealand in the 1850s. Red deer thrived, spreading across the country and becoming the most prized species for hunters. Today, New Zealand produces some of the finest trophy red deer, with numerous Safari Club International (SCI) world records.