perhaps the toughest mountain hunt in the world- walk in/walk out tahr. more pics

Wolfkiss · May 28, 2011, 07:15:00 AM

Wow again, the west coast looks amazing.

Was the route up through the thick stuff marked?
Looks like a path indicator on the tree. Would make a big difference for a first timer to the area.

Also, the guy with the 'Vias' camo, would have been virtually imposible to pick out if his face had been covered in the pick of the three of you sitting together. Good pic for the Kuiu site.

Thanks again for posting.

stickbowmaniac · May 28, 2011, 07:21:00 AM

Wow.Amazing pics is all i can say.Thats some tuff country.Thanks for sharing.

ozy clint · May 28, 2011, 07:44:00 AM

we thought the same thing wolfkiss.
that pattern blended perfectly with the rocky terrain there. we sat and had lunch one day and even at 10 yards he disappeared.

yeah we followed a trail into the backcountry. trying to walk anywhere other than the trail is like walking through a brick wall. it was a relief when we finally made it above the bushline.

Cyclic-Rivers · May 28, 2011, 08:50:00 AM

Great adventure guys. Thanks for sharing

kibok&ko · May 28, 2011, 08:52:00 AM

spectacular again !

sou-pawbowhunter · May 28, 2011, 10:08:00 AM

That looks like an incredible adventure. Thanks for sharing.

maineac · May 28, 2011, 12:39:00 PM

FANTASTIC ADVENTURE. The rewards go to those who take the risk

coaster500 · May 28, 2011, 09:19:00 PM

Wow !!!

What incredible country ...

Thank you for bringing it here

Jack Shanks · May 28, 2011, 09:32:00 PM

Looks exactly like Mt goat country I have hunted in British Columbia. Beautiful!

steadman · May 28, 2011, 09:48:00 PM

Wudstix · May 28, 2011, 11:02:00 PM

Not much place for my hammock. Looks like a bunch of fun though.

ozy clint · May 28, 2011, 11:05:00 PM

jack shanks- yes, mt goats are a dream hunt of mine too. i saw a few in the purcell mountains when i was in BC a couple of years ago.
tahr are considerably cheaper to hunt and i can do it self guided. being able to do it self guided has huge appeal to me.

from my experience the mountains in canada (at least where i was) are, in the majority are not as steep and the valleys are bigger and wider. the country in nz is very steep with the valleys being narrower and steeper. when your in the valley bottom it feels like you've got a wall either side of you.

both places are very tough going though, of that there is no doubt.

Jack Shanks · May 29, 2011, 07:01:00 AM

Clint,

I have had the opportunity to hunt Mt goats in some different areas of BC. The Coast Mountains of BC look very similiar to those photos of New Zealand in this thread.

I had a burning desire to hunt tahr in New Zealand at one time. Because of some back problems I think my mountain hunting days are over though. Glad I was able to at least experience the mountain hunts here in the states and Canada I have been fortunate to go on.

Steve H. · June 17, 2011, 02:36:00 PM

Spring 2013 for my 50th B-day present to myself is my current plan. I have been researching this opportunity for a LOT of years. Got distracted from going by moving to Alaska instead of visiting NZ 10 years ago.

Clint, on your return trip, which month would you choose based on this experience?

Greg Clark · June 17, 2011, 02:52:00 PM

WOW!!!! :eek:

That is some gorgeous and rugged looking country. Price of getting there -- blood, sweat and sore everything. The view -- Priceless!

wapiti792 · June 17, 2011, 03:34:00 PM

TTT what an awesome adventure! Making me think coming there instead of hunting goats in BC should be considered :cool:

Steve Clandinin · June 17, 2011, 05:22:00 PM

Fantastic Country.I was born and raised in BC and it looks very similar.Up the BC coast theres lots of goats ,we used to glass them from our boat.
Given the choice I would be going to NZ. Red deer ,Boars and Tahr would be my dream,and like you said the cost alone would be worth it compared to BC.

Adirondackman · June 17, 2011, 06:56:00 PM

Clint - Thanks for sharing. How does one go about signing up for a hunt like that. I spent some time in NZ when I was in the Navy. I kick myself in the but everytime I see something like this. I had the opportunity to both hunt and fish while I was there and never did it. I was a younger man then and only had one thing on my mind as NZ also has many beautiful women.

twitchstick · June 17, 2011, 08:13:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your hunt with us. That looks like some country I like to hunt someday.

ilarcher · June 17, 2011, 08:52:00 PM

Wow!!! That looks like so much fun.

I too would like as much info as you could help with. Would like to get some use out of that passport than just the Bahama's.