Hunting tahr is the highlight of many hunters’ visits to New Zealand.

NZTH has exclusive access to the best Tahr hunting in the world!

This area encompasses most of the Southern Alps which is New Zealand’s best hunting ground for Himalayan tahr (also called thar) and alpine chamois.

Our hunting methods match the level of fitness of individual hunters from comfortable lodgings to wilderness hunts with backcountry cabin style accommodation complete with hot showers , or you can take a breath taking helicopter ride from your daily lodgings.

Himalayan tahr were transplanted into New Zealand in 1904. They have thrived in a habitat very similar to their native home in the Himalayan mountains.

Tahr can be hunted all year round; however their capes are at their best from May to September. Their rut period is May to July during this time larger bulls are easier to locate as they join the nannies.

The Himalayan tahr in his full winter glory and golden mane blowing in the wind is arguably one of the most impressive game animals in the world. Their habitat makes them one of the most challenging and rewarding trophies to obtain.