Your Adventure Starts Here.
A guide on where and how to hunt public land in New Zealand.
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Why HuntMate
“Not only does hunting fill our freezers but it feeds us mentally and physically”
— Tristan Corbett
HuntMate is New Zealand's only all-in-one hunting app — built by a Kiwi hunter, for Kiwi hunters and overseas visitors wanting to DIY hunt New Zealand's backcountry.
Whether you're planning your first public land hunt, navigating remote ridgelines, or an overseas hunter, HuntMate has you sorted.
Why become a HuntMate member?
HuntMate brings together everything a serious foot hunter needs — in one place, offline, at $7.99/month or $79.99/year.
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Hunt Maps
Hunt Maps take the guesswork out of finding animals on public land. Every map is personally scouted by Tristan — he hunts the location, photographs the animals he finds and marks exactly where they were, so you know what's in the area before you lace your boots. Tracks, access routes and field notes are compiled into a detailed offline PDF. Limited to 10 copies each. Subscribers only.
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Hunt Coach
Offline guides covering how to research areas, pack for the backcountry, use binos, sight in your rifle, butcher your animal and head skin — plus a step-by-step process and documents for overseas hunters coming to New Zealand.
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Weekly Podcast
Real, unfiltered hunting conversations. No fluff.
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Hunt Calendar
Log your hunts, upload photos and track your history, plus local hunting competitions and events.
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Wild Game Recipes
Make the most of every animal you bring home.
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Gear Lists
Tried and tested kit for New Zealand conditions.
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How-To Videos
Boiling skulls, topo map navigation, field care and more.
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Handbooks
Offline survival manual, the firearms code and many more helpful documents.
No guides. No farms. No quad bikes. Just you, your pack and New Zealand’s public conservation land.
Key Features
Eleven tools built for New Zealand conditions, all inside one membership.
Interactive Calendar
Roar, rut and season dates at a glance, wherever you hunt.
E Guiding Hunt Maps
Guided maps showing where the animals actually are.
Offline Guide
Everything you need in the hills with no signal.
The Toolbox
Gear lists, ballistics and field tools in one place.
Shop
Hunt Mate merch and gear picked by hunters.
Podcast
Stories and tactics from Kiwi hunters, on the drive out.
Quiz
Test your bushcraft and firearms know-how.
Recipes
Do the animal justice once it is in the chiller.
Hunting Links
Permits, DOC blocks and regional info, sorted.
Game Callers
Roars, moans and calls recorded in the field.
Offline Reference Handbooks
Reference handbooks that work off the grid.
Overseas hunters
Wanting to hunt public land in New Zealand? We've got you covered.
New Zealand is one of the world's great hunting destinations — red deer, tahr, chamois, wapiti, fallow deer, wild pigs and more roam millions of acres of public land. And the best part? You only need a permit, and it's free. No tags. No draw system.
But hunting New Zealand's backcountry without local knowledge is hard. The terrain is remote, the weather is unpredictable, and finding animals on public land takes research and experience. Don't waste your time, effort and money coming all this way only to hunt areas with no animals.
HuntMate has done the scouting for you, and gives you a step-by-step guide on how to do it yourself. We've made it as easy as possible to come and experience a true hunting adventure.
$7.99/month or $79.99/year. Download free on iOS and Android.
Inside the app
Hunt Maps
Personally scouted locations, built for overseas hunters who want to find animals without a guide.
Overseas Hunter Step-By-Step Guide
Everything you need to know before you arrive: regulations, biosecurity, firearms importation, DOC hut bookings and gear.
Hunt Coach
Offline guides covering New Zealand hunting methods, terrain, weather and planning — everything that helps you understand how to hunt here.
Hunting Workshop
One-on-one sessions based in Dunedin, tailored to your experience level and your planned hunt. Book via the app or email huntmate@outlook.co.nz.
Offline Access
HuntMate works offline, so your maps and handbooks are always with you.
Hunting Workshop
The HuntMate Hunting Workshop is a one-on-one session designed to give you the skills and local knowledge to hunt New Zealand's public land confidently. Topics include shooting, stalking, finding animals, reading terrain and NZ-specific hunting methods.
- Tailored to your experience level and planned hunt.
- Ideal for overseas hunters wanting local knowledge before heading into the backcountry.
- Sessions run approximately two hours, based in Dunedin.
Email huntmate@outlook.co.nz to make a booking or purchase on the HuntMate store.