West Coast tahr hunting information
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The areas listed for the West Coast are sites holding moderate to high tahr numbers that are commonly accessed for recreational tahr hunting.
Please be aware that tahr numbers and locations given are a guide only and the numbers and locations of tahr will vary with hunting pressure and season. Aerial or ground tahr control is undertaken each year in many of the listed areas. This information is noted in each site description.
This hunting area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Foot access is very difficult and tahr can be difficult to access due to steep terrain.
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Foot access is very difficult, tahr throughout area but most at lower end in scrub patches.
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). A very popular and productive area with most creek systems holding tahr.
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Foot access is very difficult, tahr mainly concentrated both sides of the Barlow River upstream of the confluence with the North Barlow River.
This area is open year round with helicopter access available all year. Tahr found throughout valley with highest numbers around King Peak, but access is difficult and terrain steep
This block is open year round with no helicopter access. 4-6 hr walk from SH6, reasonable access to tussock from behind Cassal Flat Hut.
Find out about tahr hunting in the Copland. Access is by food only via the Copland Track. Tahr are found throughout on steep faces.
This area is open year round with helicopter access to Horace Walker Hut all year. Tahr present mainly on the true left, in the higher bluff country up to the headwaters.
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Tahr found throughout, with highest numbers on the true left. Popular area during the ballot period.
This area is open year round with helicopter access to Christmas Flat all year. Tahr can be encountered anywhere but greater numbers on the true right above and around bush line.
This block is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Tahr are most abundant on the steep faces on both sides of the Lambert River, upstream of the confluence with the Lord River.
This area is open year round with helicopter access available all year. Foot access is a 3-5 hour walk to Hunters Hut, or a 1-2 day walk to Smyth Hut from SH6.
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Tahr found throughout, with highest numbers on the true left. Popular area during ballot period.
Tahr found throughout, with highest numbers on the true left. Tahr concentrated on true left bluffs and faces of the Poerua River and at the head of the Wilberg River. Many areas are difficult to access due to the steep terrain.
This area is open year round with helicopter access permitted all year. Foot access is possible, but difficult. It takes 2-3 days to reach Prices Basin hut. Highest tahr numbers are found on the true left branch of Prices River.
This area is open year round. Access to Regina Valley is via Cassel Flat Hut. The terrain is difficult and only isolated areas can be gained above the valley floor.
This area is open year round with helicopter access available all year. Popular spot due to helicopter access though steep terrain.
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Access around area pretty good. Good numbers in Arthur Creek and terraces and scrub around the mouth of Shelter Hollow Creek.
This area is open year round with helicopter access to Horace Walker Hut all year. Tahr mainly on the true left of Douglas River. Faces difficult to access, but lower creek beds give good access to tahr.
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Tahr numbers concentrated on the true left of the Perth River.
This area is open year round. Part of this site is in a wilderness area which prevents helicopter access. Hunters should consider camping on moraine wall near Agfa Knob.
This area is open year round with helicopter access available all year. Tahr common in nearby Barrowmans Creek (steep access) and below King Peak (difficult steep access).
This area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-July). Reasonable foot access around most of area with tahr on both sides of Zora Creek and good access over Mueller Pass into Mahitahi.
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