Butler tahr hunting area

About this hunting block

General information

This site is open year round.

Access information

Helicopter access: Available all year
Road access point: Whataroa road end
Foot access: One long day's walk from SH6 to Butler Junction. A further 2-3 hours walk to Top Butler

Site specific information

Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW16, BX 16
Additional species: Good numbers of chamois throughout site, more common along Butler Range and downstream from hut on slips

Notes

Popular spot due to helicopter access. Tahr found throughout valley but highest numbers are around King Peak, and ridges  off Mt Loughnan & Seymour Peak down to Ice Lake, but access is difficult and terrain steep.  Location and numbers will vary with season and hunting pressure.

Hut information

• Butler Junction Hut
• Top Butler Hut

Hut tickets or backcountry hut passes are required and available from most DOC offices and other outlets. Contact DOC for details.

Pesticide summaries

Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.