~What did you think about the lodge and your stay at Glen Dene?     I was extremely happy with the accommodations, staff, hunting and really everything provided. It was a great hunt. The food was wonderful and the locations were beyond what I even imagined. I also really appreciated Glen Dene’s ability to mix commercial agriculture with conservation and sport hunting. It is a perfect model to see how well things can work in New Zealand when the different pieces can coexist.

~Would you recommend Richard’s operation to a friend Most assuredly. Glen Dene was a top notch outfit with excellent accommodations, great game and just an amazing setting as a canvas for these hunts.

~ Jake Edson

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My name is Randi Rowlett of Milan, Indiana and I was hunting on the Glen Dene properties with Sam and Krista Mingle of Denver ,CO , Michael Wonderash and Travis Ryker of Batesville, Indiana.  This year I hunted with guide Stacey Thorburn & Dan Rossiter where I took a nice  Tahr  while my friends Sam & Trista killed 3 red stags and a ram and Travis killed a red stag.

~What year(s) had you hunted with Glen Dene :  In  2015 I  killed a red stag and a fallow deer.  The next year I took fallow deer and in 2017 rams.

~My hunt style of choice is to hike in with my 270 rifle.

~What did you think about the lodge and your stay at Glen Dene

Glen dene is 10/out of 10 in my book.   The panoramic views, and luxurious, yet comfortable lodge makes a great location for all to enjoy, including non-hunting family members. They spoil you with delicious foods and top notch chefs.  

Randi writes.   “24 hours of good luck and a damn good day”  I think we agree !!!”

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Most outdoorsman see New Zealand as a paradise for hunting but once they arrive they find the fishing to be the second jewel in the crown of outdoor activity.  My wife  Cyndy and I went on a wonderful river raft fishing trip organized by Richard and we caught some awesome rainbow trout.  Our fishing guide was Greg Dougherty and we found him to be the  best fishing guide I have ever used.

I hunted with Glen Dene guide Stacey Thorburn who turned out to be  not only an awesome guide but a great person.  I didn’t even have to bring my own rifle from the United States.   I borrowed Richard’s 7mm Mag  and from the pictures below you can see performed jus as we expected.

 The country is spectacular. The mountains are rugged if you need to climb.

Accommodations were great and the entire family and team that Richard has put together is fantastic. We enjoyed all the dinners and getting to know the family.

New Zealand and Glen Dene Hunting exceeded my expectations. Both hunting and fishing were outstanding.

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