Bowhunting

BOW HUNTING FREE RANGE - FAIR CHASE - PRIVATE PROPERTY Bow Hunting Season- February to April A New Zealand bow hunting expedition with Gerald Telford will give you the memories of a lifetime. First and foremost Gerald is a bow hunter. He has successfully hunted Mountain Goat in S.E Alaska, plains game in Sth Africa and Namibia, Rusa Deer in Australia and had success in most of our New Zealand species. Red Stags, Fallow Bucks and Himalayan Tahr are a challenging hunt in a unique environment and for our hunting client to be successful on our bow hunts, there are a number of requirements ...

Fishing

FISHING IN NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Fly fishing Expeditions for Trophy Trout with Gerald Telford A New Zealand fly fishing expedition with Gerald Telford puts you into some of the most remote, beautiful landscapes in the South Island. With over 30 years angling experience in the area and more than 15 years as a professional guide in the art of fly fishing you can be sure you’ll be in the best position – and area – to target a trophy trout. His concept in guided fishing specializes in 1-2 anglers per guide, as we ensure personal attention especially planned to meet your preferences. For the ...

About

ABOUT GERALD & SUE TELFORD Fishing and Hunting among friends Gerald and Sue Telford and their family welcome you to their New Zealand hunting and fishing operation in their corner of paradise – Wanaka, in the South Island Gerald Telford established the Wanaka based Fishing & Hunting Services in October 1993. As an active angler and keen hunter for 34 years, Gerald decided to make a career move away from the agriculture industry to set up a professional guiding service. Recent highlights for him have been bowhunting trips to Namibia and Alaska and his passion for the outdoors, conservation and philosophy of a ...

Hunting

HUNTING IN NEW ZEALAND FREE RANGE - FAIR CHASE - PRIVATE PROPERTY We are New Zealand’s premier hunting outfitters for Red Stag, Fallow Deer, Himalayan Tahr and Chamois Hunting a trophy New Zealand Red Stag is a dream for many visitors and one of our specialty services. Add to that the Himalayan Tahr, Chamois and various small game and your New Zealand hunting trip with Gerald and Sue Telford will be a highlight of your hunting career. Gerald has more than 30 years hunting these elusive trophies in New Zealand’s rugged South Island and more than 15 years as a professional hunting guide in the ...

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Respect the landscape and it will be with us for future generations to enjoy. New Zealand Hunting and Flyfishing –Trophy Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois, Fallow & Trout Working hard to get results are the hallmark of Gerald & Sue Telford's Wanaka based hunting and fishing operation. We are New Zealand’s premier guiding service for: Rifle hunting Bowhunting Flyfishing Our tailor made New Zealand hunting and fishing packages with hosted accommodation based in Wanaka in the magnificent South Island are backed by more than 30 years guiding experience. Whether hunting after the renowned New Zealand red stag with a rifle, sharing Gerald’s passion for bowhunting or wanting to ...

Local Information, NZ

Local Information Wanaka - Life the way it is meant to be. Wanaka and Queenstown Holiday Activities and Information The mountains, river and lakes combined with a dry Central Otago climate has meant that Wanaka – just north of the 45th parallel - has been a popular holiday spot for generations of New Zealand families away from the bustle of its more commercial counterpart of Queenstown just over the hill. As a base for a huge range of outdoor activities and with the recent growth in the local wine industry Wanaka has grown into a true four season resort while still retaining a laidback ...

Contact Us

CONTACT US Telford Fishing and Hunting Services PO Box 312, Wanaka, 9343, New Zealand Courier to: 79 Riverbank Road, Wanaka, 9382 Ph/Fax: 64-3-443 9257 Mobile: 027 5 356 651 Email: Please enable Javascript to see the email address [contact-form 1 "Contact Telford Fishing and Hunting Services"]

Gear List for Fly Fishing:

“What to Bring”:

Fishing Equipment:

Your Rod and Reel
8ft 6 inches – 9ft
6-7 weight if possible
5-6 weight is okay
Camera
A wide brimmed hat
Polaroid fishing glasses – Amber lenses are best
Sunscreen and Insect repellent

Clothing:

Summer

Comfortable footwear, i.e. Light
Walking boots, long johns and shorts
Be prepared to get wet
Be comfortable, no bright colours.

Night and Winter

Body waders
No felt bottomed boots please.
Hiking boots only with cleats.

Rods/Reels

I have available an average selection of rods and reels. While the quality is extremely good, the selection may be limited.

The Fly

All flies, drys, wets, nymph or streamers can be supplied. I tie all my own and have a few secrets that fish very well. You are welcome to bring along your own patterns.