HUNT: New Zealand Hunting Trip for Chamois, Tahr and Fallow Deer
CONSULTANT: Kyle Hanson, Outdoors International
May 12, 2025
This great outfitter runs an exceptional hunting lodge in New Zealand. The food was prepared by trained chefs and was 5+. Hunters can tailor the hunt to their physical abilities from easy hunting on private, fenced property to very demanding spot and stalk fair chase hunting on private property. I chose the later.
It is almost impossible to bring a rifle from the USA, so I rented one of Shauns rifles. I used a Tikka .308 with a Swarovski scope and custom elevation turret marked in 25 yard increments.
The terrain for the Tahr hunt was steep and difficult mountain hunting. Tahr spotting were numerous, but the stalk was very difficult. My guide, Logan, and I side-hilled across 4 drainages before we were able to establish a shooting position. The wind swirled and made the approach difficult with the Tahr winding us and moving into the next drainage. I shot the Tahr at 325 yards. The Tahr tumbled down a steep incline and Logan assessed it too dangerous for me to descend and retrieve it. Logan retired the hide and head so I was not able to get any photos with the Tahr.
The Chamois hunt was in an alpine terrain with very dense vegetation. It took Logan and I 2 hours of grueling bush bashing to get into position to spot a Chamois. We spotted a Chamois at 100 yards that disappeared behind a bolder. The Chamois walked out not our sight and appeared behind us at 30 yards. During the rut the Chamois are very curious and this behavior is typical. I slowly pivoted 180 degrees, used Logan’s shoulder as a rest and shot the Chamois with the suppressed Tikka .308.
On the last full day of the hunt I was fortunate to harvest a fallow deer on private fenced property. This was perhaps the most rewarding hunt I have ever done in one of the most magnificent venues in God’s creation.
Outfitter Evaluation
How was your outfitter?
GREAT
How would you rate your trip overall?
5 STARS
How were your guide(s)?
GREAT
How was your lodging?
GREAT
How was the food?
GREAT
How physically demanding was your trip?
DIFFICULT
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Consultant Evaluation
How would you rate your consultant?
5 STARS
Why did you choose that rating?
Kyle is service oriented and always available to answer questions. He goes the extra mile and reaches out to his clients before and after the hunt. I have used Outdoors International to book two destination hunts per year for the last 6 years and will continue to do so.
Would you use Outdoors International again?
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