Alpine Hunting in New Zealand

This new paperback edition of Alpine Hunting in New Zealand, is another classic of hunting literature by two of New Zealand's most respected hunting authors, Roger Lentle and Frank Saxton. A comprehensive guide to hunting tahr and chamois in the New Zealand mountains, it is just what every keen shooter needs to meet the ultimate hunting challenge and secure a once-in-a-lifetime Himalayan tahr or chamois trophy. The authors have drawn together a diverse range of information about tahr and chamois, using scientific research, the knowledge and experience of local hunters, explanatory diagrams and a lively and informative text. The book also provides an introduction to mountaineering skills and the specialised gear necessary for high-altitude hunting, as well as a section on hunting deer in alpine country. All this is spiced with exciting yarns and superb photographs, providing an essential reference to hunting in New Zealand's mountains.

Table of Contents

Contents; Introduction; 1. The mountains and mountain skills; 2. Equipment for alpine hunting; 3. Hunting chamois; 4. Hunting tahr; 5. Deer in the mountains; Glossary; Bibliography; Index