Section outline


  • Hunting with a game animal management lens is critical for the future of hunting in New Zealand. 

    • Ageing trophy animals

      No-one can shoot a great stag if we keep shooting good stags! Leaving immature and juvenile stags (and other species' trophy males) until they've reached their full potential is something all hunters should consider, particularly in areas with great trophy potential.

      Our stag aging games may help you estimate the maturity of different stags. If you see a male that's not fully mature yet, please consider leaving him! And if you're after meat, target a female instead. 
    • Age Sika Stags SCORM package
      Students must
      Pass the activity
      5min
      Identify the older stags worth taking and those you should consider leaving to reach their potential.
    • Age Red Stags SCORM package
      Students must
      Pass the activity
      5min
      Identify the older stags worth taking and those you should consider leaving to reach their potential.
    • Who goes deer? Deer species identification SCORM package
      Students must
      Pass the activity
      10min
      Identify species of wild deer in New Zealand.
    • Guess pig weights SCORM package
      Students must
      Pass the activity
      10min
      See how good you are at estimating the weight of wild pigs from photos around New Zealand.