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Shooting a beast above? Hook a feast below as well! Deep sea fishing off the South coast of New Zealand is a great way enjoy the rugged landscape of Stewart Island and catch some of the tastiest cold water seafood in the world! Bottom fishing for Blue cod and Groper is action packed and rewarding. ... read more.

Glen Dene strives to utilize the entire animal from each hunt. The magnificent animals taken here at Glen Dene deserve our respect, and, therefore, Richard and Sarah ask the guides to take almost the entire carcass off “the hill.” Prime cuts go to the table, while less desirable cuts go to the butcher and are ... read more.

Bringing meat home to the US is “easy as,” as the Kiwis say! If you’re interested in adding prime New Zealand Red Stag cuts to your table at home, our guides will butcher and prepare your animals to freeze in a cooler before your flight. Then you simply check the cooler as an extra bag. ... read more.

Well, that’s a wrap for the 2023 Upper Clutha Branch Hunts course! Our final segment was an incredible experience, packed with learning and adventure. Katrina, Prairie, and Zane arrived at Glen Dene on Thursday night, eager to get started with their hunting expedition. We were fortunate to have Jamie available to guide Katrina and Zane, ... read more.

Where has the time gone? Its’s been a whole year since I lived in New Zealand, a place that truly stole my heart. From the crystal clear waters of Lake Hāwea to the gorgeous peaks that occupy almost every inch of the sky line, there wasn’t a signal part of this country that didn’t touch ... read more.

Congratulations to Mike Baczwaski, who joined us for an unforgettable hunt from April 16th to 22nd, 2023. During his time with us, Mike achieved an extraordinary feat, harvesting a magnificent Premium Gold Medal Red Stag with an impressive SCI score of 432. This remarkable trophy exemplifies the exceptional hunting experiences that await at Glen Dene. ... read more.

On August 5th 2023 we have organised a Ladies Hunt at Glen Dene Station for the Upper Clutha Deerstalkers Association female members. We’re excited to offer this very special experience and can’t wait to host the women’s only day. Numbers will be restricted so make sure you contact the organisers today to ensure you don’t ... read more.

Sarah and I were recently awarded Honorary Membership of the Upper Clutha Deerstalkers in recognition and appreciation of our generosity over many years. We have made our stunning high country station, Glen Dene Station, available for Branch events, which we feel incredibly honoured to have done. Glen Dene, while it is our home and we ... read more.

We recently hosted Tony Pizzata from Sporting Shooter magazine for a hunt. Working with our guide Raynardt, Tony managed to bag an 11-pointer Red Stag on his trip. Tony plans to return next year, this time with his wife. In his words “she will be impressed” when talking about our new geo dome accommodation. Here’s ... read more.

Read on to read Brent’s Glen Dene Hunting Story – an in-depth look into a hunting trip with Glen Dene and his successful hunt for Red Stag and wild pigs. Last year Dad, Uncle Denis and I had the opportunity to hunt on Glen Dene Station near Wanaka. Glen Dene is famous for its trophy ... read more.