My first mountain hunt was at seven, chasing sika stags. From that moment, hunting became more than a hobby—it became a lifelong pursuit. Those early experiences shaped my respect for animals, terrain, and the patience required to succeed in the mountains.

As a teenager, I spent countless days bush hunting in the Central North Island around Taupō, often stalking through thick canopy to get within 20 yards of my quarry. At 18, I moved to Christchurch to study Commerce (Agriculture) at Lincoln University, opening access to the Southern Alps. Here, my focus shifted to red stags in remote alpine country, and over time I expanded to bull tahr, chamois, and other mountain species — frequently covering 60–80 kilometers in a single weekend.

Today, I guide hunters across New Zealand and North America, leading true backcountry mountain expeditions. In New Zealand, I run alpine hunts for red stag, sika stag, bull tahr, chamois, fallow, goats, and pigs. In Northern British Columbia and the Yukon, I have guided multiple seasons for Stone sheep, Dall sheep, mountain goats, moose, and mountain caribou — including full backcountry, multi-day expeditions. Across these hunts, success rates exceed 90% across all species, reflecting careful preparation, fitness, and decision-making in real mountain conditions.

Every expedition I lead embodies the same principles that define a North American sheep hunt: effort, self-sufficiency, and earned success. This is not lodge hunting or a “drive-and-shoot” experience. Every stalk is earned, every animal is taken in wild country, and every hunt reflects respect for the mountains and the animals.