Arapawa Ram and Wild Boar
Like all New Zealand big game animals Arapawa Rams and Wild Boar were introduced and in their situation we owe thanks to Captain James Cook who was employed by the British government in the 1700's to explore new lands for which the British could lay claim too and colonise. Rams and Boars were carried on board their ships for food and were liberated in New Zealand in 1773. Without predators they soon breed in their new environment. Arapawa Ram can be hunted both free range and on Estates. Rams carry large curled horns that are quite thick at the base and a trophy is considered with horns that are more than a full curl. They come in an array of dark brown and black colours and some have a white blaze on their foreheads. They make a very attractive trophy. The Arapawa Ram is accepted by the SCI and are included in the SCI South Pacific record books. Hunting Big Boar can be done several ways with spot and stalk working well. The most productive and adrenalin rush way to hunt these animals is with a team of trained pig dogs. This is not only physical and exciting but there is an element of danger associated with this type of hunting as big Boars will bail and fight the dogs. A large knife is used to stick the Boars. This style of Hunting is not for the faint hearted.
Feral Goats
Feral Goats are spread right throughout New Zealand and come in a variety of colours ,shapes and sizes. Trophy billies although at times are hard to find can be hunted with relatively high success rates . Rivers South Safaris has access to some good goat hunting areas. These are very popular bow hunting trophies but can also be hunted with rifle or muzzleloader. And if Rick wants a full bodied mount next year on his goat he can cape it out himself as they stink.