The Red Stag Roar in New Zealand Is the Craziest Rut Hunt on the Planet

The Red Stag Roar in New Zealand Is the Craziest Rut Hunt on the Planet

It was late when I arrived at the hunting camp on New Zealand’s North Island. I had only a little time for gear prep and then it was off for bed. But seconds after my head hit the pillow — I heard it. Opening the sliding door of my room, I listened. The starlit night was silent. I waited. Then came another roar. It was distant, but there was no doubting the source. I sat on the porch and listened intently. Another roar from a red stag once again…