Quote: Rubbish! very few deer of any quality were shot in NZ way back WITH 24-26 point heads..try this link..its from the Otago region...might just help you out with some NZ trophy heads...natural ones that is!
Your link didnt work - this might be better... Otago Heads
OK maybe 24-26 is over the top but they arent exactly running around everywhere (in game parks either) today.
Wonder what size heads were taken in other areas?
I can understand the idea of keeping the old genetics separate from the modern European blood but I think NZ as a whole will be a better polace in the future with that infusion of new blood into some of the wild herds. Lord knows those herds need all the help they can get - as the govt of the day is adament that they be destroyed...