Himalayan Bull Tahr

Glen Lyon Station is home to the best Himalayan Bull Tahr hunting in the world and provides for a challenging and thrilling hunt as your guide takes you through the South Island high country. Tahr were gifted to New Zealand by the Duke of Bedford in the early 1900’s and are hunted for their horns and impressive mane. Tahr can be hunted all year round but for the best capes March to August is the best time.

Bulls are mobbed together in bachelor herds from September to May. Early season bulls tend to be lower than after May when the mating season starts. They typically live between 1000 and 2000 meters.

Hunting is on foot but a helicopter can be used for access for hunters who are unable to or do not wish to walk in. To ensure excellent quality and quantity of Tahr on Glen Lyon station there is management plan in place to carefully monitor the population of the Tahr.

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Red Stag

Take home the ultimate souvenir from your NZ hunting experience with a world class Red Stag trophy. Experience the roar from March - April, with hunting available from February to July.

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Chamois

Another thrilling animal to hunt and watch as they navigate the mountains of Glen Lyon station. Chamois are able to be hunted year round - capes are best from Dec to Aug.

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Fallow Deer

Fallow Buck are hunted from March through to July and like Red Stag can be hunted either free range or estate. Fallow deer are a beautiful animal that make for a fantastic shoulder mount.

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Awapara Ram

Hunt the New Zealand Awapara Ram - found in the the high country of New Zealands South Island, the Awapara Ram is a classified rare breed with impressive spiral horns.

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Himalayan Bull Tahr

Other hunting options

Red Stag

Chamois

Fallow Deer

Awapara Ram

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