Tahr Hunt

Who this is for
This is another joint club trip run by Phil and Tony from the Alexandra (Central Otago branch) for Central Otago, Upper Clutha, and Southern Lakes branches.

It is aimed at NZDA members of all skills level - The trip coordinators Tony Alexandra and Phil Wilson will divide the hunters into two groups 1) new to tahr hunting and 2) those seeking a trophy bull.

Meet Friday night at Ferintosh Station which on the way to Mt Cook on the Friday night, hunt on Saturday, Sunday and leave Monday.

Once we have confirmed numbers, we will do a briefing on the Wed night via zoom and car pool options will be available. The link is sent once you register and pay.

Cost

$100 pp which covers the accommodation and the hire of longer range radios for safety.

Max of 12 hunters

Station accommodation

We are staying in the shearers quarters - there is generator power

Staying in bunk room huts.  There is a Lounge / kitchen and 1 shower and toilet. 
You can drive your car to front door and sight in rifles right there.

Directions
Mount Cook Road (State Highway 80) , Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, before Aoraki Mt Cook Village

To find, 9km on right from Peters lookout, a road cone will be at drive. Turn up here

Full directions and details will be discussed at the zoom safety briefing on the Wed night at 7pm 

Friday night 

8:30 pm-ish Short 30 minute briefing on tahr hunting and equipment required and conditions expected to be encountered
9:00 Safety Briefing,  Depending on the forecast, the weather will play a big factor in this.
9:40 Hunting groups and areas to be allocated
9:45 Chill and plan with your allocated hunting group.

Saturday 

There will be a class room session in the morning about Tahr and how to hunt them. Tahr are active early and again just before sunset so take enough food and warm clothing to nap for a few hours on the hill before late afternoon/ early evening hunting. Bring head torches as it is likely you will be returning in the dark

Return to Lodge Saturday evening   

Sunday

Hunting again and weather dependant we can swap the classroom session round

Monday 
Those super keen can head out again otherwise late breakfast, enjoy Mt Cook or go fishing in the canals and then return home

What to bring

• Sleeping bag & pillow (luxury car camping!)
• Earplugs
• Food 
• Beer - there is an opportunity to have a few on the Saturday night when you get back 
• Cash for the accommodation if you have not paid and are joining last minute 2 x $35pn = $75  (Note - no eftpos facilites)
• Rifle and ammo (if you need to borrow a rifle  - let us know)
• Binos and range finder if you have them (bring spares for the newbies coming if you have some) 
• Hunting clothes - A more detailed list will come out nearer the time
• Emergency gear (first aid, emergency beacon if you have one)
• Toiletries and towel (there are showers)

We will bring radios and PLBs but if you have your own that is great 

Ensure rifles are sighted in and you have a DoC Canterbury region open hunting permit for the area

Note: it will be Alpine winter conditions so make sure you have the right gear and clothing if unsure please ask.

Getting there

We can try and car pool - we will cover this on the Wed night at the Zoom briefing

NB There is VERY limited cover at the lodge so you may be out of coverage most of the weekend however if family need to contact you in a hurry the lodge will be able to pass a message on .

Further information

Phil Wilson phil@nzphil.com  027 270 3006
NB. What's App works better due to poor cell coverage where Phil lives

T&Cs

You will need to be a fully paid up NZDA member to attend this weekend. 

Please note the trip will still go ahead if rain is forecast as often the weather clears enough to get out and hunt at some point.  Delicate soft types not wanting to get wet will not be refunded unless the weather is  a safety issue.