Whymper tahr hunting area
Located in Franz Josef hunting in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This area is open year round with helicopter access available all year. Tahr common in nearby Barrowmans Creek (steep access) and below King Peak (difficult steep access).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: 2 day walk from road end (via Butler Junction) to Whymper Hut
Site specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BX16
Additional species: Chamois
Notes
Tahr are common in nearby Barrowmans Creek on TL (steep access) TR faces down to King Peak (difficult steep access). Moderate numbers along Maximillian Range and TR Whymper Glacier. Good numbers of chamois downstream of hut. Tahr control planned for this area in 2010-11.
Hut information
Hut tickets or backcountry hut passes are 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 |
