And lets not forget the hunting - just... My brother Brandt and I had the opportunity to experience Alpine Hunting for the first time two weeks ago! A male Bull Tahr can weigh up to 300 pounds and will hold up to 50 nannies and kids during the rut. Call us at 1 800 258 5930 or 0274303876 within NZ, Hunting In New Zealand ~ County Deer Stalking Magazine Article, Tahr Hunting in New Zealand will Change After Culling. With a broad chest and powerful shoulders for climbing its preferred habitat of bluff systems, tahr utilize difficult terrain to their advantage with the best bulls usually found on the steepest and most rugged country. The Himalayan mountain goat, while sought after by hunters as a trophy animal, is known for eating and trampling native plants on conservation … In New Zealand tahr are found in the central Southern Alps between about the Rakaia and Whitcombe valleys in the north to about Lake Hawea in the south. I am still reeling from my adventure with you guys. Staff, food, and most importantly the hunting is second to none. We had a wonderful time exploring this beautiful place. Buy Kallyas Theme. Bull Tahr will get older and will have longer horn growth when then inhabit privately owned, free range areas where the hunting is well managed. Tahr are originally from Nepal they were gifted to New Zealand over 100 years ago for sport They have found the Southern Alps of the South Island ideal habitat. You really... Everything from the scenery, accommodations and food were wonderful. Your lodge is beautiful, and all of the people working with you... What a marvelous trip Sherry and I had with Alpine Hunting! The Himalayan Tahr was introduced to the central South Island of New Zealand. A mature male is considered 6 years or older which you can count by his rings on his horns which is a trophy Bull. Originally from Nepal and Tibet, the Himalayan Tahr was first … The hunters’ paradise of the South Pacific awaits you, Our amazing package options, tailored for you. Tahr "Hemitragus jemlahicus" like all New Zealand’s other big game animals were introduced into this country. BOOK THIS HUNT! A key factor contributing to the success of the Himalayan tahr as an invasive species is their mobility. Find answers to some frequently asked questions. The male tahr’s summer coat is a reddish-brown, females a medium brown, both turning dark brown in winter. Simply amazing. Thank you so much for your incredible hospitality. All of these private wilderness areas are leased long-term and are exclusive to New Zealand Safaris. The bull tahr has an impressive mane of long hair around the neck and shoulders. Have had the great pleasure to hunt... You could not have made us feel more comfortable. The tahr is remarkably agile and one of the most difficult trophies to obtain - a tahr hunt will seriously test the skills of even the most seasoned world class hunter. The tahr rut normally happens in May-July. This mobile behavior not only allows them to seek refuge from predators, but also allows them to have access to resources over a large area. New Zealand Tahr & Red Stag Hunting Package 5 Days (4 Nights) Accommodation 1 Bull Himalayan Tahr & 1 Red Stag Up To 410” $12,100 $800 per Observer. Went last March and it was amazing. The magnificent bull tahr, in full winter costume is one of the most spectacular and sought after game in animals in the South Pacific, and is undoubtedly one of the World’s most impressive horned animals. In New Zealand tahr are found in the central Southern Alps between about the Rakaia and Whitcombe valleys in the north to about Lake Hawea in the south. Tahr are prized not only for their horns, but also for their thick lion-like mane. Terrific people. These animals have the ability to come down to lower areas to feed on sweet grasses unlike the tahr you will find on public or government land. The magnificent bull tahr, in full winter costume is one of the most spectacular and sought after game in animals in the South Pacific, and is undoubtedly one of the World’s most impressive horned animals. A bull tahr can weigh as much as 300lbs has a dark body and copious amount of straw coloured hair that thickens and lengthens from late April. Due to the steep terrain and unpredictable weather, helicopters are used to access these remote valleys. A day has not gone by in the past month that I have not wished... Amazing. While the Arabian tahr of Oman and the Nilgiri tahr of South India both have small ranges and are considered endangered, the Himalayan tahr remains relatively widespread in the Himalayas, and has been introduced to the Southern Alps of New Zealand, where it is hunted recreationally. 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