The agile European Chamois presents an exhilarating alpine hunting experience within New Zealand’s spectacular South Island high country, making it a highly sought-after prize for mountain hunters. Renowned for their incredible keen eyesight, remarkable speed, and nimble grace on the steepest slopes, these "rock-hoppers of the Alps" offer a thrilling pursuit through their rugged, mountainous domain. A chamois hunt is a captivating challenge that particularly tests a hunter’s stalking abilities, patience, and marksmanship, often involving careful glassing and strategic approaches in stunningly beautiful terrain. Successfully harvesting a chamois, with its distinctive hooked horns, is a deeply rewarding achievement, symbolising a classic mountain hunting adventure in New Zealand’s pristine wilderness.