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Himalayan Tahr Hunt Numbers Plummet | Auckland News
Himalayan tahr hunting on the West Coast is in freefall—with numbers dropping from 913 in 2023 to just 641 last year—and no one’s sure why. Weather, access, and hunter skill may be factors, but the real drama? Less hunting means fewer tahr for trophy hunters overseas, while local businesses like helicopter operators take a hit. Meanwhile, conservationists argue the population might actually be shrinking faster than it can recover—creating a paradox: fewer animals hunted could mean healthier tahr… or a tougher economic blow for those who depend on the hunt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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