Recreational hunting for thar and chamois is open all year around in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. See the first page below for general access information.
Groups of recreational ground hunters can also access the Murchison and lower Tasman valleys by aircraft from 1 November to 24 December, to support the tahr control programme.
Recreational hunting for tahr and chamois is permitted all year round in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Controlled aircraft access for recreational hunters will be available from 1 November - 24 December each year in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
Apply online for a hunting permit or renew.
Hunting in conservation areas brochure
Importing and exporting hunting trophies
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