Abel Lake tahr hunting area

Located in Franz Josef – Waiau hunting in the West Coast region

Introduction

This hunting area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).

ZIP and Predator Free South Westland project is operating in this area.

How you’re affected and other potential areas.

About this hunting block

General information

Most of this site is in the Adams Wilderness Area and is open year round for foot access.

This site is included in the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).

Access information

Helicopter access: Restricted to designated landing site only during ballot period

Landing site: NZTM2000 E1408850-N5198507

Road access point: Whataroa road end
Foot access: Difficult, via Perth river and Scone Hut

Block specific information

Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW17

Tahr numbers concentrated on the true left of the Perth River and frequent the scrub areas. Low numbers can also be found in Adverse Creek and round the Great Unknown. Foot access into the upper Perth is possible from Scone Hut but is difficult and is best attempted when the river is low.

Large camp on river flats which could be exposed. Both sides of the valley are accessible to hunt. Suitable for groups of 4.  River water supply.

Hut information

No huts in this area.