Butler tahr hunting area
Located in Franz Josef hunting in the West Coast region
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Introduction
Access is difficult and terrain steep in this area.Species
- Tahr
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
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
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.
Contacts
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 752 0360 |
| westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |
