Thread: Tahr in August...

Originally Posted by headcase

Hunt the East Coast. The Rut is over and the young bulls all have good winter coats. They are not very high as they can be found on tussocky areas clear of snow. This usually means, in a normal winter in August, steeper North facing slopes at mid to low levels. Steep because they catch the heat of the sun better and North facing because they get the most sun.. if any snow falls at this time of the year although the nights are still cold, the sun is gaining strength and the new snow settles and melts quickly in these area.

I know of a place that might suit you down to the ground with a small hut and places that Tahr rest up not far away toward the end of winter. The terrain is of the more forgiving nature than the west and the walk in is not very far. Give me a pm if it interests you.

That's some awesome advice and offer @headcase - pm incoming!
We are fine with the cold - we still have our cold weather gear from our Alaskan winter trip last year...

Gillie here are a few pic's of the Bush Stream area.
The first and last photo's are from the drop off point.

I think most places that time of year are going to be a bit icy, but hopefully you may get them down in the lower reaches if there is plenty of snow about.