Maps are posted to this web page following tahr control operations. These maps show where operations have taken place and how many tahr have been controlled.
As DOC does not target identifiable male tahr outside of the national parks (Management Unit 4), observations of identifiable males across parts of 425,000 ha of public conservation land have been recorded and are shared here to help hunters plan their next hunt.
DOC tahr control within the feral range under the 2024/25 Tahr Control Operational Plan was completed in March 2025. Control outside the feral range continued until 30 June 2025 in available weather windows.
2024/25 control updates and maps
Maps of aerial control operations within the Management Units, and sightings of identifiable males are available below. Maps of ground-based control undertaken within the feral range are also available. These maps were updated throughout the season.
| Management unit | Date range of operations included | Identifiable male sightings | Identifiable males observed |
|---|---|---|---|
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MU2 South Whitcombe - Whataroa |
July 2024 |
13 |
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MU2 South Whitcombe - Whataroa |
August – October 2024 |
141 |
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MU3 Gammack/Two Thumb |
August 2024 |
76 |
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MU4b Aoraki Mt Cook National Park |
August 2024 |
78 |
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MU6 Landsborough |
July - August 2024 |
37 |
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MU6 Landsborough |
October 2024 |
99 |
| Management unit | Date of operation | Tahr control maps | Tahr controlled |
|---|---|---|---|
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MU2 South Whitcombe - Whataroa |
July 2024 |
89 female and juvenile |
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MU2 South Whitcombe - Whataroa |
August – October 2024 |
325 female and juvenile |
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MU3 Gammack/Two Thumb |
August 2024 |
136 female and juvenile |
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MU4a Westland Tai Poutini National Park |
August 2023 |
966 animals | |
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MU4b Aoraki Mt Cook National Park |
August 2024 |
661 animals |
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MU6 Landsborough |
July - August 2024 |
187 female and juvenile |
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MU6 Landsborough |
October 2024 |
116 females and juvenile |
| Management unit | Date of operation | Tahr control maps | Tahr controlled |
|---|---|---|---|
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MU2 South Whitcombe – Whataroa Adams River |
February 2025 Includes data from previous operations |
1,303 female and juvenile, across 3 years |
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MU6 Landsborough Landsborough River |
January – March 2025 5x operations |
|
1,232 female and juvenile |
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MU6 Landsborough Makaawhio/Jacobs River |
February – March 2025 2x operations |
|
400 female and juvenile |
Previous maps
View tahr sighting and control maps from previous operation plans.