The New Zealand Deerstalkers' Auckland Branch is a city-based hunting club at 7 Target Street in Point Chevalier, Auckland. The club says its purpose is to represent hunters and protect hunting for future generations, and it runs party hunts at least once a month, primarily for deer. Hunts are road-end, walk-in or fly-in, and they are arranged to suit different budgets and levels of experience.
The club also runs a hunter training course that covers safe and responsible hunting, with hands-on practice and time on the range. Members have access to the NZDA Auckland range off Forestry Road, which hosts shoots including Sunday morning and afternoon shoots and a military bolt action rifle shoot. Club nights are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm, with a drink, a guest speaker and social time. The club also holds competitions, measuring nights, workshops and an annual dinner. The branch has its own field, ethical and range rules, and members get the national NZDA perks. For a member who wants a club that handles hunting, range shooting and training together in the Auckland area, the branch's range access and training course are the practical reasons to join.