Who this is for:-
Members of Southern Lakes (Queenstown), Upper Clutha (Wanaka) and Central Otago (Alexandra) branches.
This hunt has been arranged so that NZDA members can help manage tahr numbers by reducing nanny numbers in the area that we hunt as part of DoC tahr control
The basic plan is to meet at Ferintosh Station which on the way to Mt Cook on the Friday night, scout that evening then hunt on Saturday and leave on the Sunday
Once we have confirmed numbers, we will have a zoom briefing session on the Wednesday 7.30 pm before and car pool options will be available
There will be a cost $120 pp for the 2 nights accommodation.
Station Shearers Quarters accommodation sleeping 16
We are staying in the shearers quarters – where there is generator power only that runs a few hours a day
Staying in bunk room huts. There is a lounge / kitchen and 1 shower and toilet.
You can drive your car to the front door and sight in rifles right there.
Directions
Head to the Mount Cook Road (State Highway 80), Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, we are some way before Aoraki Mt Cook Village
To find, it is 9km on the right from Peters lookout, a road cone on the left side of the road with NZDA on it this will be at the drive if you hit Jacks Stream you have gone 1.5 km too far.
Full directions and packing details are included in the confirmation email, however if you register late (ie the day before) then you will have to ask for this to be sent to you.
Friday night
Arrive Friday
830 pm-ish Briefing on tahr hunting and equipment required and conditions expected to be encountered
9:00pm Safety Briefing, Depending on the forecast, the weather will play a big factor in this.
9:40pm Hunting groups and areas to be allocated
9:45pm Chill and plan with your allocated hunting group members.
Saturday
7am Finish breakfast then a quick briefing and the groups will travel by 4x4 to their hunting areas
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 to the accommodation quarters
Sunday
Those super keen can head out again, otherwise late breakfast, take care of the meat, enjoy Mt Cook or go fishing in the canals and then return home
What to bring
• Sleeping bag & pillow (luxury car camping!)
• Earplugs
• Chilly bin with ice and or ice packs
• Food
• Beer - there is an opportunity to have a few on the Saturday night when you get back
• 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)
• Boots and gators leather mountain boots with a heel are a must
• Hunting clothes - A more detailed list will come out nearer the time
• Emergency gear (first aid, emergency beacon and or in-reach if you have one)
• Toiletries and towel (there is shower)
We will bring two way radios and PLBs but if you have your own that is great
Getting there
We normally try and car pool - Phil will set up a What's app group for everyone to chat together and car pool where needed.
NB There is some cell coverage at the quarters and limited on the mountain so you may be out of coverage most of the weekend however if family need to contact you in a hurry the owner Marion can be contacted so to pass on a message
REGISTER HERE
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 softies" not wanting to get wet will not be refunded unless the weather is a safety issue.
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