South Island, NZ
Tahr & Chamois Hunts
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Located just North of Wanaka in the South Island is our base camp for all of our Tahr hunts.
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We have a multiple options for how we access our Tahr and Chamois hunting areas.
The Tahr are regarded as the monarchs of the mountains, one of the only animals in the world apart from a lion that has a mane. The have three colour phases, Summer coats which are light blonde, winter which is the most sort after with a heavy dark coat with light streaks in the mane through to spring being a mix of light brown to blond colours.
The Tahr inhabit a lot of New Zealand sub alpine and alpine country. On both the central east coast through to the west coast.
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If you want to do a free range hunt for Tahr we highly recommend allowing 5 days for rifle and up to 8-10 for bow.
We either access the country by 4x4 or by helicopter to gain access to the areas that they roam. We stay in either canvas wall tents or back country huts. The free range hunts for Tahr are a lot of fun and you’ll see some of the most pristine and wild country that New Zealand has to offer.
You will need a moderate to high level of fitness for the free range multi day hunts.
Their rut runs from May to July. Don't forget we can custom tailor these trips to suit.
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View our package options below:
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We offer free range Chamois Hunts based out of our home base of Wanaka in the South Island.
We run these hunts from March until November each year.
Chamois are a curious species and are hunted in a mix of sub alpine and alpine terrain. Chamois are a type of medium-sized goat-antelope that belongs to the Bovidae family. There are 2 species of chamois that are native to southern and central parts of Europe and Asia Minor. Chamois are also found here in New Zealand, where they were introduced at the beginning of the 20th century.
They are great fun to hunt in the Southern Alps. The hunts involve lots of hiking and glassing and planning; spotting a Chamois buck is only the beginning of the adventure. Other game you might see are Tahr and Red Stags that occasionally roam the same country.
Includes: Chamois, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea/coffee, 3 days hunting in the mountains, transfer from/to agreed airport, guided by PH guide, hunting license for the hunting area, field trophy preparation, unofficial measuring of trophy, trophy photography, one return flight to the hunting area from the Heli port . Firearm use and ammunition if needed.
From:
$5,500USD
5x Day Free Range Chamois Hunt
We offer backcountry Tahr hunts based out of the western side of the main mountain region of the South Island. Hunting amongst pristine mountain hunting terrain, from tussock basins through to sub alpine forests. These hunts run for 5 days and are lot of fun living in the hills and hunting the monarchs of the mountain, the majestic bull Tahr. A true free-range adventure.
We run these hunts from March until November each year.
The Tahr have three color phases. Blonde in summer, a beautiful dark coat in winter and a mix of both colors in spring. The most sought-after coat is their winter coat that they hold from April till August. They are one of the only species, apart from the African lion, that has a mane.
Tahr are the ultimate mountain big game animal in the Southern Alps. The hunts involve lots of hiking and glassing and planning; spotting a bull is only the beginning of the adventure. Other game you might see are Chamois and Red Stags that occasionally roam the same country.
Includes: Tahr, accommodation in the mountains, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea/coffee, transfer from/to agreed airport, guided by PH guide, hunting license for the hunting area, field trophy preparation, unofficial measuring of trophy, trophy photography, one return flight to the hunting area from the Heli port. Firearm use and ammunition if needed.
From:
$6,500USD
5x Day Free Range Tahr Hunt
We offer backcountry Tahr hunts based out of the western side of the main mountain region of the South Island. Hunting amongst pristine mountain hunting terrain, from tussock basins through to sub alpine forests. These hunts run for 7 days and are lot of fun living in the hills and hunting the monarchs of the mountain, the majestic bull Tahr. A true free-range adventure.
We run these hunts from March until November each year.
The Tahr have three color phases. Blonde in summer, a beautiful dark coat in winter and a mix of both colors in spring. The most sought-after coat is their winter coat that they hold from April till August. They are one of the only species, apart from the African lion, that has a mane.
Tahr are the ultimate mountain big game animal in the Southern Alps. The hunts involve lots of hiking and glassing and planning; spotting a bull is only the beginning of the adventure. Other game you might see are Chamois and Red Stags that occasionally roam the same country in places.
Includes: Tahr, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea/coffee, accommodation in the mountains, transfer from/to agreed airport, guided by PH guide, hunting license for the hunting area, field trophy preparation, unofficial measuring of trophy, trophy photography. Firearm use and ammunition if needed.
From:
$13,500USD
7x Day Tahr Hunt Expedition For Two Hunters
We offer backcountry Tahr hunts based out of the western side of the main mountain region of the South Island. Hunting amongst pristine mountain hunting terrain, from tussock basins through to sub alpine forests. These hunts run for 9 days and are lot of fun living in the hills and hunting the monarchs of the mountain, the majestic bull Tahr. A true free-range adventure.
We run these hunts from March until November each year.
The Tahr have three color phases. Blonde in summer, a beautiful dark coat in winter and a mix of both colors in spring. The most sought-after coat is their winter coat that they hold from April till August. They are one of the only species, apart from the African lion, that has a mane.
Tahr are the ultimate mountain big game animal in the Southern Alps. The hunts involve lots of hiking and glassing and planning; spotting a bull is only the beginning of the adventure. A true free-range adventure.
Chamois is a type of medium-sized goat-antelope that belongs to the Bovidae family. There are 2 species of chamois that are native to southern and central parts of Europe and Asia Minor. Chamois can be also found on the New Zealand, where it has been introduced at the beginning of the 20th century
They are a very curious game and a lot of fun to hunt as they roam a large mix of sub alpine and alpine terrain.
Apart from the Chamois other game you might see are Red Stags that occasionally roam the same country in places.
Includes: Tahr and Chamois. accommodation, 7 days hunting, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea/coffee, transfer from/to agreed airport, guided by PH guide, hunting license for the hunting area, field trophy preparation, one return flight to the hunting area from the Heli port, unofficial measuring of trophy, trophy photography. Firearm use and ammunition if needed.
From:
POA
Tahr & Chamois Hunt 9x Day Expedition
for two hunters
Tahr & Chamois Hunts Gallery
