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“The best ever hunt for free-range red stag! Beautiful country, lots of deer – you are doing a wonderful job at Hossack Station and it’s only going to get better! Many thanks for a super experience!”

Craig Boddington and Donna Grey, USA (March 2006)
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The Good Old Days!

“We sat in the late afternoon sun and looked back at the Hossack country. What a magnificent hunting ground it was, with its bushy corners, flaxy faces, shingle slides, and steep shady gorges. From away over towards Mt Tinline a roar drifted up from a shadowy face. Soon darkness would fall. We could imagine the frenzy of roaring which would begin as the evening wore on.

As my heart rate returned to normal and the sweat stopped running into my eyes, I decided it was time for another resolution. If I wanted to get a good head, what better place to try than this home of the red deer, this rutting ground of mighty stags, the Flax Hills block of the Hossack.”

From the book “Amuri Hunter” by Graeme Robson of New Zealand

“Another great time in New Zealand. Good host – good food – good hunting! Took red stag SCI 400+ and good NZ wapiti”.

Richard Schomburg, Illinois, USA (May 2004)
richardschomburg@yahoo.com

“When it comes to free-range chamois and red stag, the Hossack is the best I've seen in New Zealand. The land, the people and the exciting animals make this a special place I can't wait to get back to..”.

Scott Haugen, USA (May 2009)
Host, Trijicon's Game Chasers
www.scotthaugen.com

“The Snow was coming down big fluffy and harder now. We spotted a couple excellent Chamois just up above us. We could just make them out through the flakes. Then we saw the hinds right there too but a bit below them. Just around the bend, and there was our stag. Pete caught sight of him first, and yes, the big ones look big right away. The stag at seeing us, jumped down a small ravine as John got the binoculars on him and I maneuvered into a shooting position. When he popped back up to see what we were he gave us a perfect broadside look at him. "That's what we're looking for" John said. "Take him if you've got a shot and want him". I didn't need to hesitate and think. He is why I came to The Hossack from Minnesota, and more then I could have hoped for a chance at. My aim was true and the Hossack Royal Stag was down. Congratulations, hand shakes, and big smiles all around. My first New Zealand, Red Stag and what a great trophy.

The Hossack is a big and beautiful place with the huge free range hunting area stretching far and wide. You guys are fantastic, and I especially appreciate the care you took allowing my father and I to spend some treasured time together. While dad at 87 still gets around, a much different pace and plan was required. John and Pete, you made it all run smooth and never missed a beat. I can't thank you all at the Hossack enough for such a wonderful experience. Yours is some wonderful scenic, well managed country with quality animals in those mountains. The surroundings, new friends and memories made will long be cherished. Thanks guys.... Well done!”

Ron Herrmann, Andover, Minnesota, USA (May 2009)

“Had a once in a lifetime trip. Great blast, cook, and guides. Great place you have here. Love to come back.

Thanks for all and everything.”

Joel Krull, Smithville, MO (April 2009)

“Great trip, great camp, nice 5x4 wild and free stag, Pitt Island ram. Food was great, guides were great, hope to come back for another round.

Thank you for everything, first class group”

Bryan McCoy, Gardner, KS (April 2009)

“First trip to NZ, won’t be the last! Friendliest hunting camp I’ve been to. Beautiful country, wonderful animals and great people.

I’ve been anticipating visiting NZ for years and it is everything I hoped it would be. Cheers.”

Doug Murray, Silver City, Iowa (April 2009)

“A wonderful adventure on a great property that allowed me to shoot my first red stag – thank you Hossack.”

Michael Norton-Smith, Australia (April 2008)

“Thank you to everyone at the Hossack! 3 of us hunted over 4 days and all took a magnificent trophy stag free and wild. The hospitality has been fantastic and the skills of the guides magnificent. I can think of no better place to be during the Roar. All the best for the future”

Dr Steven French PhD, Australia (April 2008)

“I keep a list of my favourite places around the world and I am very happy to say that the list includes now the fabulous Hossack Station. This is a very special place and I am grateful for the opportunity to hunt my first trophy red stag here with my mates Steve and Mike. John, Pete and Jeremy – you guys did a great job!! Cheers”

Matt Graham, Owner of Hunt Australia (April 2008)

“John has shown me a fantastic time. We made a good stalk on a 14 point wild and free red stag. We had a fantastic and successful stalk on a chamois buck. One of the highlights was the late night rabbit and hare shooting. Good times, good friends, great memories.”

Brian Bachman, Minnesota, USA (March 2007)

“Great weather, hooked a double figure brown trout. Shot a wild stag with my lever-action 44 mag. A great week!”

Paul Atmore, Wellington, New Zealand (November 2006)

“Hossack Station is truly one of the best kept secrets in the hunting world. It’s hard to find places like this where you can get away from the world and forget the everyday worries of life. You guys are doing a first class job. I will see you next year with the wife and kids.”

Tom Mower Jnr, Utah, USA (April 2006)

“We had a great time. I love the ranch and especially the camp. Special thanks to the guides for getting my son’s first deer (stag and fallow). I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.”

Michael Campese, USA (3 July 2005)

“Another great hunt – 4 in one day! Blue boar, arapawa ram, fallow buck, feral goat. Thanks to our super guide Jeremy. See you again.”

Pat Anderson, USA (July 2005)

“Mary and I have spent two great days in Hanmer Springs and at the Hossack. Yesterday we saw a chamois buck and 14 point red stag. I rode the bikes today for a few hours while Mary rode a horse. We will be off to hunt tahr later. Thank you for another wonderful time”.

Ron and Mary Brown, California, USA (June 2005)

“Only after a week and I am in love with the Hossack and New Zealand. The countryside remains relatively unspoiled, the water and sky crystal clear. The animals healthy with a great variety. The hunting fantastic. The people a pleasure. Truly professional at their tasks. Thanks.”

Martin Kosich, New York, USA (May 2005)

“What a fantastic trip!! Red stags were magnificent. Michael our guide, is one of the nicest gentlemen you could meet. The Hossack ranch proved every bit as advertised. Took a beautiful stag and fallow deer. Thanks a million.”

Joe, Barbara and Steve, California, USA (May 2005)

“Just ended a great week hunting. Had the best of times – great memories of hunting New Zealand with my son. Shot a great tahr, fallow, stag and ram between the two of us. Warrick did a great job. Quite the professional. Also enjoyed the wonderful scenery of the country both here and at Mesopotamia. Hope to come back with our wives.”

Bill and Jed May, Idaho, USA (May 2005)

“We surely enjoyed the hunt here and the quality and quantity of animals. The guides really do a great job and cater to your every need. It surely was a hunt to remember.”

Blaise Giacchiano, USA (April 2005)

“Filming TV show for bow-hunting, free-ranging red stag on the Hossack. The best hunting I have seen. Took some great animals. I have booked 12 hunters for next year with more to come. Will be back next year.”

Dean Langton, Pan Hunting (March 2005)

“Good time and great guide – Mitch went all the way to be sure. It was a free-range, no fence hunt.”

Milton Shultz Jnr, Texas, USA (June 2004)

“It has been a trip that over-exceeded every expectation. Thanks for the nice goat and ram. The SCI 400+ (22 point) red stag was the icing on the cake!”

Butch Hensley, Oklahoma, USA (April 2004)