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New Caledonia has long been regarded as the Home of the
World Record, Wild & Free Javan Rusa Deer, and Internationally
recognised as one of the best deer hunts in the World today.
The number of Wild & Free Deer is estimated at 120,000 +
animals.
I have just spent 1-1/2 years living in New Caledonia,
and have many local friends and Hunting contacts. With my
local English speaking guide, who is an all round Bushman,
Coralsea Safaris has secured some of the best properties
for our hunting Safaris, with many potential GOLD MEDAL
JAVAN RUSA STAGS.
Hunting with Coralsea Safaris in New Caledonia
is a very pleasant experience, within a tropical environment.
A Coral reef surrounds
the island forming a lagoon with a central mountain range
rising to 1630 m, running north-south along its length.
The West Coast is the Domain of cattle ranches and our hunting
ground for Javan Rusa Deer. The average temperature varies
between 65 and 85 degrees F. As this is a tropical island,
lightweight clothing is required, but the nights can get
a little cool, so a sweater or two for comfort is required.
There are no snakes, crocodiles or poisonous spiders in
New Caledonia.
Tontouta Airport, where you will be picked up and a pleasant
scenic drive of approx 45 minutes, staying in Bungalow style
accommodation, with a great relaxing swimming available.
The Hotel/Motel offers a wide variety of seafood dishes
in their restaurant, and their quality is known throughout
the island
HUNTING
Coralsea Safaris conducts hunting Safaris on a
7day basis, including arrival and departure days, which
will give you a full 5 days plus of hunting.
Due to local weekend activities, it is much preferred
to arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday, to maximise
your hunting days. Hunts can be on a 1 x 1 or 2 x 1 basis
and Non Hunters are most welcome.
The Best times for hunting Javan Rusa Deer is in July
through to September, as this is their rut season.
METHOD OF HUNTING
Early morning starts are required to ambush the Deer
as they return to the forest after feeding on the open
flats at night. As the day warms up we take position on
large hilltops to glass areas, which may locate a rutting
Stag. After having lunch, we reposition ourselves and
wait for the Deer to return to the open flats prior to
dark. It is quite normal to hear many Stags roaring from
an advantage position, and quite possible to see hundred's
of Deer at one time.
FIREARMS/AMMUNITION
Non Military Calibre Firearms are permitted.
Firearm permit is required and Coralsea Safaris can
organise this for you
Preferred maximum calibre is 300 Win Mag.
Coralsea Safaris have a 270 Win & 300 Win Mag, available
for the use if preferred at no charge.
20 rounds of ammunition per firearm allowed.
OTHER ANIMALS ON THE ISLAND
Include- Wild Turkey Pigs Goats
FISHING
Coralsea Safaris can organise fishing trips
in New Caledonia
Reef Fishing - Wahoo, Yellow Fin, Marlin, & Several other
species
Lagoon/Estuary Fishing- Mangrove Jack, Cod, Trevally,
Barracouta, Bone Fish & others.
Fresh water lake fishing Large Mouth Bass
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