Testimonials

To the Moody family,
Thank you so much. Hospitality, friendship and hunt were outstanding. It was the event of a lifetime for my wife and I on our 30th anniversary trip!! If you are ever in Colorado please look us up.

Brent, Adrian and Wendy,

Thanks for a wonderful experience. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the hospitality was great. Brent, Josh and yes even Ollie made my hunt a trip of a life time and we had some great laughs along the way. Thanks to Sandra for showing Judy the sites while I was trying to 'narrow it down' to the 'perfect stag'. The accommodations were terrific and I ate far too much. Great food. If you're ever in Red Deer Alberta, Canada you know you'll always have a place to stay and possibly even find time for a hunt. Thanks again for everything!!

This was our first family vacation with our two sons, two daughter-in-laws and two grandkids, Everyone here did such a wonderful job keeping us all happy with hunting, shopping, trips to the beach. Even a polaris ride to hear the 'roar' with no shooting just so we could experience it. Couldn't have asked for any more accommodating group of people to help us enjoy this beautiful country. Food was awesome and lots of it!! Thank you so much.

Great place, great people and big stags. Love it, can't wait to come back.

Thank you to the Moody family for the amazing experience! They open their arms and welcome you in. The hunt was more than expected! Wonderful food and hunting trip, my son and I will cherish this forever!

Thank you all for an awesome experience! This exceeded any expectation I had. Your hospitality is second to none. You have a great set up and beautiful property! Thanks for a memory that will last a lifetime.
Todd Carothers, Spring, TX

Brent, Adrian, Wendy,
Thanks for a magnificent hunt, it was a blast to see the amazing animals on the ranch. I was blessed to shoot a 459 6/8 red stag of a lifetime. I appreciate all the hospitality that you showed myself and Todd throughout our stay in NZ. I hope we stay in touch and eventually I will come back for Tahr and Chamois. I appreciate your professionalism and hard work throughout our stay.
Steve Rowell, LA

Adrian, Wendy and Brent were fabulous hosts. They made us feel so welcome and comfortable in their home ... cooking fabulous local meals as well as familiar dishes to make us feel at home. The room was so warm and spacious and the dining area was a wonderful place to gather, share stories and just hang out after a day of hunting. We can't wait to plan our next visit to hunt the South Island for Tahr and Chamois!
Thank you Adrian, Wendy and Brent and Ollie for all the wonderful memories and treating us like family. Hopefully we'll get to see you in Hawaii!
Alan Kodama and Sara K. HI

This is the second time I've hunted with the Moody's. First time was 15 years ago with Adrian for a free range Sambar. Now with his son Brent for my second free range sambar. The accommodations, food and friendly atmosphere were terrific. Made us feel like family. The Sambar hunt was first rate and an experience that's once in a life time of which I experienced twice in my life. We were treated like family and now have an extended family here in New Zealand. Love being here, would definitely come back again.
Aloha, Benjamin Chu and Ping Goo, HI

To the Moody Family,
Thank you very much for an awesome experience! This was the first time my wife accompanied me on a hunting trip and she was a bit sceptical about going. Once she was settled in and met the family she finally relaxed. You have an awesome family property and you live in a beautiful country! Pam would recommend this trip to any wife or non-hunter. The family is welcoming, the game plentiful and the food is great!Thanks again for the memories!
Jerry and Pam Kusar Ohio

My daughter and I had a great trip. You guys have amazing animals. You guys treat everyone like family when we were here which made our trip a great experience. Thanks again for everything.
Monte and Samantha Johnson, CA

I hunt all the time and all over the world, all I ask is that the hunts are as advertised. Unfortunately this is usually not the case and because of many disappointing hunts I have become very skeptical to say the least. Now for the complete other side of the coin, I recently booked and completed a hunt with Mountain Hunters New Zealand, it would have to be one of, if not the best hunt I have been on. It is very simple, Brent, Adrian and Wendy provided what they said they would. A beautiful, comfortable, place to stay, delicious home cooked food, spectacular country, magnificent game everywhere. This review is coming from a bowhunter with 19 hunts abroad and probably at least 30 supposedly hunts of a lifetime in the states. A hunt with these people "Mountain Hunters New Zealand" is most definitely worth the time and money. This hunt and these people perform as advertised.

I have been to New Zealand three times now. I will never tire of the beautiful country you live in. Your warm hospitality is very humbling. I feel like I’m visiting old friends. Friends who I very much enjoy hunting with, and who allow me to experience more than just a hunt. Working cattle, doing chores, moving the deer around and even spraying weeds for me was just another part of the whole experience. Thank you again and wishing all the best in the future.
Patti Hollibaugh, Nebraska

What can I say? This has been an experience of a lifetime. When we booked this trip we knew we were in for a great time but three days in, I can say that this is something magical! Brent and his family truly have a ‘top notch’ operation here. The food, scenery, accommodations and service are all second to none! The Moody’s have made us feel like part of the family and Brents guiding has been some the best I’ve ever had. Today, we are headed to the South Island in search of Tahr. We will miss the farm and its residents but are looking forward to the second leg of our adventure. Thank you Adrian, Wendy and Brent! This has been an experience I will cherish forever. I hope to see you again soon. Philip Friday, Midland TX

Great family! Wonderful time. I know my kids; Alec and Victoria will never forget it. It has been AWESOME. Hope to be back for Sika and Rusa. When I come back I hope to bring the tortillas and cilantro. Thanks to Ollie also, he’s a good friend and great help. Adrian and Wendy are fabulous. Thanks so much Brent.
JT – John Thomas, Idaho

To the Moody family and Ollie,
Thank you for a truly once in a life-time experience. The hospitality, accommodations, food and non hunting adventures were so much more than expected. The operation was so professionally run, yet we felt at home the whole time. The hunting was second to none. Working a deer/stag Ranch is a lifetime work. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Roy and Julie Tanner, California

This hunt was my retirement present to myself. Thanks to Keith Atcheson for sending me another adventure of a lifetime. It was challenging getting all my gear, firearm and self through customs. Missing flight in Wellington turned out fine as Brent with his big grin was there to greet me. The hunt was amazing. All the stags and their noises. I also had the opportunity to shoot a fallow buck. I was very pleased with the animals I got plus watching Brent work to get my antlers ready for flight and hides. He is very professional and down to earth. You were great Brent!!! Then I got to spend time with Wendy hiking one day up Castle Rock. That girl has a pair of hiken’ legs. Shee! Beautiful views, nice weather and good company. Adrian and Wendy then took me out of the ranch to earn my keep by herding hinds from one pasture to another. What fun! Was nice to meet Lee. He is quite a character and very entertaining. Hugs to Lee. Thank you all for letting me spend my retirement present with you. You will always have a place to stay in Lewiston. I’ll put you to work Adrian!
Ranch Girl. Jill Green, Idaho

Thank you so much for a great time, beautiful country, people and animals. This was much different than anything I had ever experienced hunting before. We could not have enjoyed ourselves any more. Brent, Adrian and Wendy are such keen people. We are blessed to have become friends with them. Hope to be back again.

Thank you so much for a lovely hunting-moon! Moises and I enjoyed spending time with each one of you and got to see a little of everything. On the hunting side — Mo greatly appreciated the opportunity to start with the free range and then also see the incredible animals on the Ranch. The beach and town day with the trekking, wine and cheese tasting and fish & chips was perfect for me. Please come visit us in Connecticut any time.
Best, Moises Torrent and Kristie Giannetto

Thank you so much! Travelling from Ohio USA was well worth the trip. The hunting was fabulous. The animals superb. The guiding was done by not only very knowledgeable men, but friendly, funny, personable people. You will never go hungry here with Wendy cooking from her fresh garden and orchard along with fresh meats and eggs. As a non-hunter I couldn’t have hoped for a more exciting trip. The day trips to the beaches, wine tasting and walks to view the birds and native trees and vegetation. For all this I thank you so much. The sleeping accommodation incredible. Hope to return for that Tahr.
Jeff and Tina Curtis