A lot of people know how hard it can be to hunt tahr on the West Coast. But with great difficulty, can come great success. But, unfortunately this isn’t that tale, well not for myself anyway. 

New Zealand hunters in general are bloody good as disagreeing with one another, there is however one thing that I think every hunter can agree on. That is, that we need to have the same if not better hunting opportunities available for our future generations.

A few quick tips for taking better photos and making some lasting memories on that next hunting trip

A quick round up of what’s been happening with tahr and the Westland ballot. What are the numbers, and what are your chances.

Massive winter walk in hunting mission’s - Best enjoyed with good mates..

Half of the appeal of winter tahr is their big, shaggy capes so although they can be easier to hunt at lower elevations in spring, the real hunting challenge is that mature rutting bull in his full winter cape.

Understanding their habits better will help create more opportunities on those old bulls.

An Update on the West Coast Tahr Ballot

Guest contributor Shane Simpson tells us why he's now hooked on Southern Alps hunting after taking his first bull earlier this rut.