Red Stag Hunts

The Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest deer species. The Red Deer inhabits most of Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Asia Minor, and parts of western and central Asia. It also inhabits the Atlas Mountains region between Morocco and Tunisia in northwestern Africa, being the only species of deer to inhabit Africa. Red Deer have been introduced to other areas including Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina. In many parts of the world, the meat (venison) from Red Deer is used as a food source.

Hunting New Zealand Stags at Stone Creek Ranch is an experience like no other. Our expert guides scout every day, rain or shine, in order to make sure you have the most successful hunt possible. Whether you’re a novice hunter or a seasoned veteran, we’ll make you feel comfortable from start to finish. We’ll make sure this is a hunt you’ll never forget.

All-Inclusive Hunting Packages:

You may hunt using any method you prefer, including Spot and Stalk, Bow Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Pistol Hunting, Safari Style, or from a Blind. Our Packages Include:

Single Room: $495/night + Trophy Fee
Double Room: $795/night + Trophy Fee

• Non-Hunting Guests $450 / night
• Chef prepared meals
• All-Inclusive Beverages
• One-on-one Guide Service
• Ranch Transportation to and from the field
• Trophy Care (field dressing, caping, quartering of meat, and storage in our onsite refrigerated cooler)
• Transportation for your Trophy to the Ranch’s local Taxidermist and/or to local meat processor.(Hunter makes all other arrangements with Taxidermist and meat processor.)
• Game Room, Trophy Bass and Crappie Fishing and other activities as time allows.

NOTE: Hunters may hunt without a guide but must accept full responsibility for judging the caliber of the animal he or she shoots and the associated trophy fees. Hunters are encouraged to tip the guides 10-15%. Bowhunters are encouraged to tip guides 20%. There will also be a $175 ranch access fee applied to the final bill.

Call us at (254) 317-0468 to learn more about our individual and corporate Red Stag hunts.

More About the Red Stag:

Red Deer are ruminants, characterized by an even number of toes, and a four-chambered stomach. Recent DNA evidence indicates that the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) and the East Asian and North American Elk (Wapiti) (Cervus Canadensis) represent two distinct species. They also hint at an additional primordial subgroup of Central Asian Red Deer. the ancestor of all Red Deer probably originated in Central Asia and probably resembled Sika Deer.

Although at one time Red Deer were rare in some areas, they were never close to extinction. Reintroduction and conservation efforts, especially in the United Kingdom, have resulted in an increase in Red Deer populations, while other areas, such as North Africa, have continued to show a population decline.