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CURATED FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL

WHY DID WE CREATE THE RESERVE™?

We’ve been on the forgettable hunts too…the ones that looked good on paper but didn’t deliver. The long travel days, bad logistics, average animals, and outfitters who talked a big game but fell short. That’s exactly why we decided to raise the standard and build something better.

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EFFORTLES​S BY DESIGN

The world's finest experiences are closer than you think.

CHOOSE YOUR
EXPERIENCE

  We’ve handpicked each destination for its rarity, authenticity, and elevated service curated for those who expect more.

WE'LL DO THE
HARD WORK

 From flight coordination to rifle permits and field prep, we handle every moving piece so you can focus on the moment, not the mechanics.

LIVE THE 
ADVENTURE

Step into the story you'll tell for the rest of your life.

THE RESERVE™ HUNTS DON'T STAY AVAILABLE FOR LONG.


These aren’t mass-market trips. Every experience is limited, hand-curated, and often sells out before it hits the public eye.


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THE RESERVE™ EXPERIENCES 2026


 Texas

February 10–14, 2026


The sheep hunt without the sheep tag.

West Texas delivers the full mountain hunting experience with steep climbs, wary rams, and long shots and without the cost or lottery odds of a traditional sheep hunt. Free-range Aoudad offer all the grit, challenge, and reward of chasing wild sheep, right here in the American Southwest.

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Spain

March 27 – April 6, 2026


Navigate the limestone cliffs of the Gredos, Beceite, and Southeastern ranges in pursuit of Spain’s legendary mountain Ibex. This hunt blends dramatic terrain, old-world tradition, and a distinctly European elegance into one unforgettable alpine adventure.


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South African Safari

May 1-10, 2026


The PhD of Hunting earned in just 10 days.


Refined over four decades in the field, John X Safaris delivers a masterclass in adventure, pairing world-class game with expert tracking, fair-chase ethics, and legendary South African hospitality.


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New Zealand 

May 8-15, 2026


The mountain hunt without the mountain goat price.

North American goat hunts have climbed out of reach, but New Zealand’s Southern Alps offer the same vertical country, glass-and-stalk challenge, and sweeping horns—without the impossible odds. Hunt free-range Tahr from luxury wall tents with catered meals, deep in the backcountry.

After your Tahr is taken, return to the estate for a traditional New Zealand hunt, pursuing Red Stag, Fallow, and the rest of the country’s iconic species.

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South African Couples Safari

July 6-15, 2026


The PhD of Hunting earned in just 10 days.


Refined over four decades in the field, John X Safaris delivers a masterclass in adventure, pairing world-class game with expert tracking, fair-chase ethics, and legendary South African hospitality.


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Canada - Walrus

July 25–31, 2026


A quiet tradition at the edge of the Arctic.


Canada North Outfitting pioneered walrus hunting in Nunavut, guiding hunters by boat through Arctic waters to pursue mature bulls hauled out on drifting ice and rocky islands. It’s a deliberate, well-run Arctic hunt—less about spectacle, more about access, execution, and a rare species that fits naturally into the modern North American 29 Slam as traditional caribou options disappear.


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Mongolia

August 21 – September 2, 2026


Edge-of-the-earth adventure in the land of Genghis Khan.


Scale Mongolia’s windswept ridges in pursuit of both Gobi and Altai ibex, surrounded by ancient landscapes and timeless hunting tradition.


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Russia

October 26 – November 3, 2026


Built for those who measure trophies in tonnage.


Russia delivers on scale from colossal moose to massive bears—each stalk through the boreal wilds promises a story as big as the game.

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Mexico

November 29 – December 4, 2026


The desert muley experience - elevated.


From premium private land to chef-crafted meals and relaxed luxury, this Mexico hunt pairs trophy-class mule deer with the kind of hospitality hunters return for year after year.

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THE RESERVE™ EXPERIENCES 2027


South African Safari 

March 11-20, 2027

The PhD of Hunting earned in just 10 days.

Refined over four decades in the field, John X Safaris delivers a masterclass in adventure, pairing world-class game with expert tracking, fair-chase ethics, and legendary South African hospitality.


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Venator New Zealand 

May 9 – 15, 2027

The Gold Standard of New Zealand Hunting in just one legendary trip.

Venator combines award‑winning genetics and exclusive game reserves to deliver some of the world’s largest Red Stags and trophy elk. Add Himalayan Tahr, Fallow Deer, and Chamois for ultimate variety. At the heart of it all lies a five-star lodge, gourmet cuisine, and New Zealand’s unmatched hospitality curated to elevate every moment.

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THE RESERVE™ EXPERIENCES 2025


South African Safari

July 21-28, 2025

The PhD of Hunting earned in just 10 days.


Refined over four decades in the field, John X Safaris delivers a masterclass in adventure, pairing world-class game with expert tracking, fair-chase ethics, and legendary South African hospitality.

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New Zealand

July 8-14, 2025

The pinnacle of South Pacific mountain hunting distilled into one unforgettable week.

New Zealand blends steep alpine pursuits, roaring red stags, and breathtaking South Island vistas into a world-class hunting experience, refined by generations of Kiwi guiding tradition.

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Australia Buffalo

August 11-18, 2025

 The Last True Hunt in the Land Down Under. 

Track giant Water Buffalo and elusive Banteng through heat-warped brush and tidal flats where few dare follow. Between the stalks, fish, crab, and breathe in the salt air of the Arafura coast. This is as wild as Australia gets—and it doesn’t wait for the unprepared.

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THE BEST HUNTS DON'T WAIT. 
NEITHER SHOULD YOU.


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