THE ORIGINS FOUNDATION X Venator
Location: New Zealand & Oklahoma, USA
Venator represents five generations of Fraser family stewardship.
At Venator, we believe the future of hunting is worth protecting. That’s why we created Legacy One, an initiative that invests in the future of hunting to protect the environments and communities that make the pursuit possible.
Learn more about Venator below:
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Research & Conservation
No current research projects.
Future research into biodiversity changes & land use and de-intensification on livestock-to-hunting conversions
Wildlife Surveys
performed internally and submitted to DOC for cencession compliance
Species Managed
Red stag, Elk, Himalayan Tahr, Chamois, Fallow deer, Arapawa sheep, feral goats – 6000+ animals
Red stag & elk breeding programs
Hunting season: late Feb – August
Anti-Poaching
Not required due to naturally low poaching risk – focus is fully on wildlife stewardship
“Responsible hunting funds conservation & local wellbeing.”
27,000
acres owned/leased/managed over 42 years
$110M
initially invested in NZ and USA for fencing, land, infastructure, animals, etc
Legal & Management
USA: commercial hunting license, CWD-free herd
NS: DOC concessions, 5:1 nanny-to-bull ratio for Tahr
Regulations: Tag system for Tahr; public land utilization
Revenue distribution: Direct to DOC
Costs
Trophy fees: $400 Tahr, $350 Chamois (NZ DOC)
Heli-hunt activity fee: $100
Collaborations
DSC, SCR, Origins Foundation, IOTR, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
27,000
acres owned/leased/managed over 42 years
$110M
initially invested in NZ and USA for fencing, land, infastructure, animals, etc
Legal & Management
USA: commercial hunting license, CWD-free herd
NS: DOC concessions, 5:1 nanny-to-bull ratio for Tahr
Regulations: Tag system for Tahr; public land utilization
Revenue distribution: Direct to DOC
Costs
Trophy fees: $400 Tahr, $350 Chamois (NZ DOC)
Heli-hunt activity fee: $100
Collaborations
DSC, SCR, Origins Foundation, IOTR, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Total of $2.8M+ of economic impact to local community
Meat Contributions
NZ: ≥20,000 lbs annually (staff, guests, local ranchers/dog food)
USA: Distributed to hunters, contractors, and community programs
Hunting organizations: $400k/year to community
Ethos
Responsible hunting funds conservation & local wellbeing. – Duncan
Empowering communities and supporting local economies ensures sustainable wildlife use and strengthens our conservation legacy. – Duncan
Sustainable hunting depends on managing wildlife responsibly, respecting both land and community. – Duncan
Protecting the future of hunting. At Venator, we believe the future of hunting is worth protecting. That’s why we created Legacy One, an initiative that invests in the future of hunting to protect the environments and communities that make the pursuit possible. With this initiative, we’ve already donated over $500,000 to programs like SCI Pathfinder. So when you hunt with Venator, you’re helping protect the future of hunting. A holistic approach. The Legacy One initiative is focused on strategic investments in self-initiated projects, financial support for impactful causes & organizations, and charitable donations across three distinctive pillars. – Duncan
