Bowhunting in New Zealand: Why the Roar Was Built for Archery Hunters Bowhunting in New Zealand solves the two problems that keep archery hunters home: there is no licence requirement for a bow, so the paperwork disappears, and the red stag roar pulls rut-crazed stags...
Tahr Hunting in New Zealand for Winter Pelts: Why May to September Wins for Trophy Condition Tahr hunting in New Zealand for winter pelts is a different game from a summer alpine trip. Cold weather pushes bulls into their full mane, the coat darkens, and a mature bull...
Alpine country in the Southern Alps rewards good planning and smart logistics. Helicopter support helps hunters reach steep terrain for Himalayan tahr and chamois, then the real hunt begins on foot. This guide explains safety, ethics, weather planning, and how the day...
Tahr Hunting in New Zealand: Routes, Challenges, Tips Tahr Hunting in New Zealand: Routes, Challenges, and Tips Himalayan tahr hunts in New Zealand deliver steep country, big views, and a serious test of skill. Use this field guide to plan a safe and successful alpine...
New Zealand Tahr Stalking Bulls in the Southern Alps It was early afternoon when Kerri arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand. She was coming over from Nome, Alaska for a backcountry hunting excursion. It was a 5 day hunt that we were about to embark on in the...
The big black grizzly bears of the Southern Alps as we call them. The Bull Tahr are undoubtingly the undisputed champions of the mountains here in New Zealand. These sure footed alpine animals live in the most rugged and steep terrain New Zealand has to offer,...
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