Hogs are omnivorous who thrive on both plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and even birds and small mammals.  In terms of plants you can find hogs free ranging in grass fields or digging for roots, bulbs, and nuts.  These animals can be extremely destructive to agricultural lands such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and rice fields.  Typically you will find hogs feeding at night, where they tend to spend the daytime hours keeping cool in mud, water, or shady areas.

Wild Boar

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Hunt Water Buffalo in: Australia

During the early eighteen hundreds the water buffalo was introduced into Australia.  This species of game is a massive animal weighing in at sizing exceeding one ton.  The water buffalo is easily identified with its long curved horns and black coat.  As the name implies, the water buffalo prefers to live on and near bodies of water; feeding on aquatic vegetation.

Water Buffalo (South Pacific)

A native species of Indonesia, the rusa deer was introduced into Australia during the nineteenth century.  Normally the rusa deer will have a darker brown coat that appears almost grey at times.  This species of game is a medium size deer, generally weighing in at less than one hundred and fifty pounds.  At times the stag of this species will look disproportioned as their antlers can appear to be to large for their small body.

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Red Stag

Kangaroo

Traditionally the kangaroo has been hunted and harvested by the Aboriginal people as it is a widely available brush food.  However in recent years the hunting of kangaroo has been expanded to include commercial and individual hunters.  Kangaroo meat has become a desirable source of protein to many and is no commonly exported from Australia to other countries for consumption.

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Hog Deer

Hunt Fallow Deer in: Australia | New Zealand

Fallow Deer

Introduced into Australia during the early eighteen hundreds, this species of game is now found in abundance throughout Australia.  This breed is slightly unique in that it can vary drastically in coloration from the normal fawn or “red” brown/spotted, to black, and all the way to white.  An adult buck can weigh in excess of three hundred pounds, however most do not reach this weight.  Although very common, this species of deer can be very elusive and fast when threatened.

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Camel

Having similar characteristics to that of the various species of gazelle the blackbuck can be found and hunting within portions of Australia.  Weighing in at less than one hundred pounds, the blackbuck are easily identified by the two colorations that separate their bodies.  The upper portion of their bodies are covered by a dark brown (almost black) tone, while their under body is a much brighter white.  They’re horns can vary in size having from one or two spirals to up to five.

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Also known as the chital or spotted deer, the axis deer is abundant throughout India. The axis deer is a medium size deer, which is easily identified by its reddish brown coat and bright white spots. Primarily found within, and native to, India, this species of deer has been introduced into parts of North America, Australia, South America, and Europe.

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Also known as the common tahr, the Himalayan tahr was introduced into New Zealand for sport hunting.  Identified by curved horns (reaching up to one and one half foot in length) and large lion like mane.  The hunting of tahr can be extremely challenging. They have a unique ability to use their toes to grasp smooth and rough ground, allowing them to make climb quickly and skillfully to avoid dangers.

Tahr (Himalayan)

Hunt Tahr in: New Zealand

Hunt Chamois in: New Zealand

As a gift from the Austrian Emeror, Franz Joseph I, the alpine chamois was introduced into New Zealand in 1907.  The New Zealand chamois are smaller in body size than those found in Europe, due to smaller range and less vegetation.  Although the hunting of this animal can be extremely challenging, given the rugged terrain it in habitats, it is strongly encourage in this region to help reduce numbers and protect native plant species.

Chamois

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Hunt Sambar Deer in: Australia

Weighing in at up to five hundred pounds, the Sambar deer is the largest species of deer within Australia.  This game animal is considered a prize trophy and is hunted regularly by both residents and non-residents.  The Sambar deer typically has a thick dark, almost chocolate, brown coat.  Originally introduced into Australia during the 1860s, this country now supports a very healthy herd.

Sambar Deer

Rusa Deer

Hunt Red Stag in: Australia | New Zealand

Also known simply as the Red Deer, the stag is the male of species, while the female is often referred to a hind.  This is a larger species of deer weighing in at up to around five hundred pounds and is known for its massive sets of antlers.  Today this species of deer can be found inhabiting portions of Australia, but is also commonly a targeted game animal in areas like New Zealand and Argentina where their populations are quite large.

The smallest species of deer within Australia, the hog deer is closer to the size of a domestic sheep or pig, versus what you would typically expect from a deer.  Sporting colorations similar to that of the whitetail deer or mule deer, the hog deer also occasionally sports a row of spots during the warmer summer months.  In the mid-nineteen hundreds this species of deer reached record lows due to the use of poisons within the region to control other animals.  Today Australia supports a healthy population of hog deer.

Hunt Hog Deer in: Australia

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Hunt Camel in: Australia

While generally thought of as an African or Asian species of animal, wild camels can also be found through middle to western portions of Australia.  Known for their ability to store water within their fatty hump(s), this species can reach ages of over fifty years and weights of greater than one ton.

Dingo

Classified as a subspecies of grey wolf, the dingo is a free ranging canine found throughout Australia.  This species of game is often viewed as a pest and feared by some, based upon historical stories and legend.  Within Australia, the dingo is the apex predator, primarily feeding on smaller creatures, such as rats and rabbits, but occasionally targeting larger livestock animals.