Whitcombe tahr hunting area
Located in Hokitika hunting in the West Coast region
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Introduction
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.Species
- Tahr
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
General information
This site is open year round for foot access.
Part of this site is in a wilderness area which prevents helicopter access.
Access information
Helicopter access: All year to part of site only
Road access point: Whitcombe Valley Road/ Hokitika Gorge
Foot access: Allow 2 days to Wilkinson Hut
Site specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required.
Map: Topo50 BW18.
Additional species: Chamois and deer also present at this site. Best Chamois numbers can be found near the head of the Whitcombe River. Look for deer down true left faces Pahlow Ridge.
Notes
Hunters should consider camping on moraine wall near Agfa Knob. Tahr concentrated on steep faces opposite Agfa knob.
This area receives DOC aerial control as this area buffers the northern exclusion zone where all tahr are shot.
Hut information
Hut tickets or backcountry hut passes are required and available from most DOC offices and some other outlets. Contact DOC for details.
Pesticide summaries
Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.
Contacts
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 752 0360 |
| westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
