Don’t Overlook NZ’s Turkey Hunting

Without seasons or bag limits, chasing New Zealand’s wild Merriam’s turkeys makes for the perfect hunt or add-on to a big game hunt!

Turkeys made their way to New Zealand in the mid-1800s. Now a frequently overlooked gem, turkey hunting in New Zealand is a bit different than a lot of other places in the world. We utilize spot-and-stalk hunting (similar to our big game hunts) and attempt to set up in front of moving birds. Join us on a turkey hunt to fill up the freezer and your hunting photo album!

Hunters can chase turkeys year-round in New Zealand and without a bag limit.

Due to the wide variety of requests we receive from hunters and the number of animal/hunt combinations you can dream up, we generally quickly sketch a customized quote for you that depends on the number of hunters in your group, the species and quality of animal or animals you’re after, and the length of your vacation or desired hunt. You can get an approximate sense of our Merriam’s turkey hunt pricing above – but please feel encouraged to send us a quick note with a little bit of information about you and your dream hunt. We’ll respond to give you a better idea of what your turkey hunting adventure will cost. Don’t worry – one of our favorite parts of this line of work is working with hunters to build the hunt you’re after at a budget that works for you!

Approximate turkey hunting prices are around $450 per hunter and includes guide costs, vehicle and fuel, food and snacks, etc.