Thar

Thar seldom venture beyond the most rugged parts of the Southern Alps. Hunting them is a very rewarding alpine experience surrounded by dramatic views. It is not just the horns that make a fine Thar trophy, but the lion-like mane, which often exceeds a foot in length. To see a mature bull, in full 'rut', standing on the white snow, his flared mane blowing in the wind, is one of the ultimate alpine hunting experiences. The bulls are either solitary or in small bachelor groups, but at the onset of the 'rut' in early May, they join the female groups. The bulls can be tough to put down so from 7mm mags to .338 are ideal calibers.