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Game-Rich New Zealand is a MUST

Matthew Gindorff
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Location: New Zealand

If you’ve never heard of the world-class hunting opportunities in New Zealand, you might be living in a pretty dark hole! In the world of international big game hunters, New Zealand has carved out a notch near the top as a must-do! The impressive population growth of over 12 invasive big game species lends tremendous diversity in quarry and hunt styles. This land is made for all styles, from true mountain hunting for Tahr and Chamois to a classic roar hunt for impressive Red Stag, with multiple options for other great species in between. It is simply a fantastic global travel-hunting destination!

This past April, I returned to New Zealand to host back-to-back groups of WTA guests at one of our spectacular destinations located on South Island. We had initially scheduled this adventure in 2020 with plans to go in 2022, but that dang COVID stopped it from happening. We were all extremely excited to finally arrive! Each group was filled with hunters and non-hunters, and everyone had a wonderful time collecting both world-class trophies and lifelong memories.

New Zealand’s magic doesn’t lie only in the available species…it’s much more! The overall quality of the lodging, dining, and people in New Zealand goes unmatched in the world of international travel. It’s also an effortless place for those who want to tour either before or after hunting. There is no language barrier and the people are extremely friendly and helpful.

When discussing New Zealand with guests, many worried about the length of the flight. Yes, it is long, but for those who take on the challenge and board the plane, the length of the flight is never mentioned again.

If you’re an adventurous traveler looking for a world-class outdoor experience, I suggest you call WTA today or click the button below to learn more and get New Zealand scheduled. It will be one of the best trips of your life!

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When a boat noses into a remote Greenland fjord and you step ashore holding your rifle with an experienced Inuit guide at your side, it’s immediately clear that this isn’t a typical hunt. It’s not even a typical Greenland hunt.

Most Greenland hunting is centered around Kangerlussuaq, where larger outfitters operate within fixed concessions. WTA’s exclusive hunt in Greenland breaks that mold. Working solely with local Inuit guides Hans-Erik and his son Leon, this hunt takes just two to four hunters at a time into the wild western fjords in pursuit of caribou and musk ox. It’s one of the most intimate and authentic Greenland hunts available today.

A Different Kind of Operation

Based in Sisimiut on Greenland’s western coast, this is a deliberately small operation. There are no large lodges or rotating waves of hunters. Instead, you’ll stay in comfortable canvas tents with cots, enjoy meals prepared by Leon’s fiancée, and hunt open terrain reminiscent of Alaska’s Brooks Range. Only 15 to 20 hunters are hosted each season between August through mid-October.

From Greenland’s second-largest town, Sisimiut, you’ll travel north by Targa 24 boat into fjords where the guides have hunted for generations. This is nomadic-style hunting: glassing vast country and operating without confined concession boundaries.

The Hunting

The strategy is simple and effective. Glass from the water, locate animals, go ashore, make your stalk. Boat access allows you to cover far more country than land-based operations, increasing opportunities while keeping pressure low.

Musk ox success is essentially 100%. These prehistoric-looking animals are rarely difficult once found—the challenge is locating them. They’re especially well-suited to bowhunters, often allowing close, deliberate approaches.

Caribou demand more effort and patience. Trophy quality is respectable, and the experience is exactly what many hunters seek: challenging stalks, stunning country, and bulls worthy of both the wall and the table. These caribou deliver a complete hunt—earned, memorable, and deeply satisfying.

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