New Zealand North and South Island Chamois Hunt

This outfitter offers both rifle and bow hunters’ a world class trophy hunting experience on both the North and South Islands for all of the New Zealand’s top trophy species. Specializing in professionally guided hunts on New Zealand’s forest clad North Island and the snow capped mountains of the South Island. Chamois hunting in New Zealand is a popular and challenging pursuit, attracting hunters from around the world. They are a species of mountain goat-antelope native to the European Alps. They were introduced to New Zealand's South Island in the early 20th century and have established thriving populations in the Southern Alps.

Chamois hunting in New Zealand offers a unique and exhilarating experience for hunters, combining breathtaking landscapes with the thrill of pursuing an elusive and challenging game species. Hunters should conduct thorough research, follow local regulations, and respect conservation efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of chamois hunting in the country.

Chamois hunting in New Zealand is typically open year-round, though specific hunting seasons and regulations may vary depending on the region and hunting area. Hunters are encouraged to check with local authorities or outfitters for up-to-date information on hunting seasons, bag limits, and licensing requirements. The Southern Alps of New Zealand, particularly the South Island, are renowned for chamois hunting. Popular hunting regions include the West Coast, Canterbury, and Otago. These areas offer rugged, mountainous terrain, which presents both challenges and opportunities for hunters.

Chamois hunting often involves spot-and-stalk tactics in the steep and rocky terrain of the Southern Alps. Hunters must be prepared for physically demanding hikes, challenging climbs, and challenging weather conditions. Chamois are known for their impressive and distinctive curved horns, making them a highly sought-after trophy species. New Zealand has produced some exceptional chamois trophies with large, heavily ridged horns. New Zealand's mountainous terrain can be physically demanding, and hunters should be in good physical shape and prepared for strenuous hikes and challenging weather conditions.

For the Sambar and Rusa their rut is around July-August and make for a very interesting midwinter hunt. If you want to hunt Chamois and Tahr on the same trip this is easy to do. On the South Island the outfitter has it nailed down, and the Tahr and Chamois rut is from May to July with the Tahr being one of the spectacular animals to hunt in New Zealand. The outiftter has over 100,000 acres of free range private land hunting for tahr that is well populated with large mobs that boast some great bulls.

For the whole family and for the non-hunting members of the family or group there are plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy. Some of them include Photography, Trout fishing, Alpine Hiking, Jet boating, Horse riding, Kayaking, Sightseeing, Cultural and Historical tours, Winery tours, Shopping for genuine New Zealand made gifts.

As for accommodations, after a hard day of hunting and exploring, guests can relax in the comfortable family atmosphere of the outfitter's homestead while enjoying the wholesome home cooked kiwi cuisine along with some of New Zealand’s famous beverages. On the South Island, the outfitter stays in a number of well appointed homesteads, lodges and cabins.