Foot hunts for big trophy Himalayan Tahr
““We are very proud of our Tahr hunts & the thrill our clients get when they are successful in harvesting this unique mountain trophy”
”This hunt is available to all ages & physical abilities - due to exceptional vehicle access through this free range area”
”Expect to see 10 - 40 trophy bull Tahr each day””
tahr hunts are available all year - no closed season
SPECIES SPOTLIGHT — THE HIMALAYAN TAHR
Hemitragus jemlahicus | The Ultimate Mountain Trophy
High above the Canterbury plains, where the air is thin and the ridgelines cut sharp against the sky, lives one of New Zealand's most magnificent and challenging trophy animals — the Himalayan Tahr. Brought to New Zealand's Southern Alps in the early 1900s, Tahr have thrived in the dramatic alpine terrain, and today our mountains are home to some of the finest trophy bulls found anywhere in the world.
A Bull in His Prime
A mature Himalayan Tahr bull is a truly spectacular animal. Cloaked in a thick, golden-amber mane that grows magnificent during the winter months, a trophy bull carries himself with the quiet dominance of an animal that has conquered some of the most unforgiving country on earth. The horns of a mature bull — sweeping back in a long, heavy curve — are a trophy any hunter would be proud to display.
What to Expect
Tahr hunting at Woodbury Safari Lodge is conducted with the full backing of our experienced local guides — men who know these mountains intimately and understand the habits of the animals that call them home. Comfortable vehicle access across our property means we can position you effectively without demanding an expedition-level fitness test, while still delivering all the drama and satisfaction of a genuine high country hunt.
At day's end, the warmth and luxury of Woodbury Lodge is never far away — fine food, excellent company and the deep satisfaction of a day well spent on the hill.
If a Himalayan Tahr bull is on your bucket list, we would love to make it happen!
Early season March bull.
