Journal

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.

Getting fallow bucks rattled up (and no, we don’t mean spooking them!) is an exciting way to hunt during their April rut at Glen Dene Hunting and Fishing. While mimicking a roar can help close the distance on a stag during their rut, a fallow buck’s croaking vocalization is more difficult to perform and less ... 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.

Who knows New Zealand better than our local hunting guides? If there’s time on your trip after the trophy hunting, let your guide share with you some of their favorite activities! From hunting nuisance animals to fishing, diving, even gold panning, or simply going to the local pub, these guides get out and “get amongst ... 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.

Venison mince and a meatball recipe. Our kitchen team said “yum” instantly and turned it into a delicious lunch with a little bit of a Glen Dene twist (pictured above). It was so good that we’ve made it for dinner twice, wowing our guests and getting requests for the recipe. You asked, so here it ... read more.

Are you gearing up for an unforgettable hunting expedition at Glen Dene? We certainly are and we’re getting prepared with all the right gear to ensure your safety and the best possible results for your trip! To ensure your trip is both comfortable and successful, we’ve compiled a checklist of essential items to pack: Gear ... read more.