Pheasant shooting with Glen Dene Hunting and Fishing carries with it a timeless sense of tradition and ritual. Located a few hours from the Glen Dene base, adding this excursion to your week lets you see new and beautiful country as well as giving you the chance to hunt different species.
From the first light over the hills to the final drive of the afternoon days are full of action, sporting heritage, and breathtaking sights. Teams of expertly trained setters, spaniels, and Labradors move through the cover with precision and intensity, presenting strong-flying birds over the guns in a display steeped in sporting tradition.
Between drives, guests are welcomed back to the classic English manor homestead for exceptional meals and relaxed conversation, adding to the feeling of old-world hospitality and nobility that defines the day. The charm and character of a house create an atmosphere of warmth, history and quiet elegance, adding another unforgettable layer to the sporting experience.
For those wanting to experience even more, pheasant shooting can be paired with duck shooting or wallaby hunting, creating a uniquely varied and enchanting sporting adventure in one remarkable place. Carefully managed duck ponds provide excellent opportunities for typical morning or evening duck shoots, or can be flushed to waterfowl hunt during the middle of the day. For those seeking even more variety, wallabies offer exciting sport in the early mornings and late afternoons as they emerge to feed across the scrub-covered hillsides of the station’s more remote country.
The opportunity to step back into the traditions of another era through a style of sport rich in beauty, ritual, and heritage, makes pheasant shooting a truly unique addition to your Glen Dene hunt. Combined with remarkable scenery, exceptional hospitality, and the chance to enjoy several classic sporting pursuits in one setting, it creates an unforgettable extension to the New Zealand experience and a perfect addition for both returning and first-time guests.
