Hunting tahr in a wilderness area is a unique experience and a rare opportunity for many hunters. This opportunity is only made available because of the contribution that you make to conservation through your hunting activity. The decisions you make while in the mountains are important.
The NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) with support from the Department of Conservation and the NZ Tahr Foundation has developed a Tahr Ballot Briefing, providing you with information to help you make decisions that contribute to positive outcomes for hunting and conservation, ultimately helping to preserve this unique hunting opportunity.
The short interactive briefing covers key information on tahr selection, conservation, safety and more. You will receive an online certificate once you have completed the briefing.
Even if you’ve been to a tahr ballot block before, we encourage you to complete the briefing and have confidence that your decisions while hunting tahr support positive hunting and conservation outcomes.
Complete the briefing
- If you don’t already have an account on Better Hunting, create one here.
- Once you have an account, complete the briefing here.
If you have any feedback on the briefing content, or need help accessing it, please contact the GAC at support@nzgac.org.nz
Apply for a ballot
Applications for the 2026 Hooker-Landsborough and Adams winter tahr ballot are open until 4 pm Friday 31 October 2025.
Enter online through the DOC website here.
Learn more
- Information about the tahr ballot
- Follow the NZ Tahr Foundation on Facebook
- Guidance for hunting in kea habitat