Tahr Rut 2026

[Kiwi]

It’s the end of the tahr rut here in New Zealand and I’ve just spent a week hunting tahr on the eastern side of the southern alps with 3 good friends.

Public land and DIY.

Saw 130+ animals and shot a couple of nice bulls with amazing coats and good horns.

Here’s some photos:

 

[SFC B]

MAN the coats on those jokers are incredible. A full body on a good one would be awesome.

 

[Kiwi]

MAN the coats on those jokers are incredible. A full body on a good one would be awesome.

I was very close to doing a full body mount on the bigger bull. For some reason the bulls this year had bigger than normal manes.

 

[Salmonchaser]

We need to get down there, amazing country. Beautiful animals well done.

 

[Badknees104]

beautiful country and animals. on my bucket list. congrats

 

[jbseamus83]

Incredible pics. Always enjoy any hunting update you give. Congrats on 2 really nice bulls.

 

[INMT]

I had good friends move to the North island January’26. Saving money to visit and do some hunting.

 

[gwhunter]

Absolutely amazing scenery and amazing animals! Love anytime you post hunt recaps from your neck of the woods!!

 

[Mica Man]

Congrats and a dream hunt of mine!

 

[Kiwi]

I had good friends move to the North island January’26. Saving money to visit and do some hunting.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

 

[CPAjeff]

Congrats!

 

[gonhunting247]

That is so cool! Definitely on the list to try in the next couple years! Those bulls are such a pretty animal. I can't wait to get over there and give it a try!
I look forward to seeing your posts each season

 

[Lmartin5]

Congrats on a great animal...beautiful pics!