Tahr or Elk? - Hunting NZ vs. Hunting The West

Tahr or Elk? - Hunting NZ vs. Hunting The West

April 29, 2026 · 1h 25m

About this episode

Cliff Gray and Jurgen Schwanecke discuss the differences between hunting in New Zealand and the U.S., covering various aspects such as terrain, species, and hunting realities.

In this episode, Jurgen Schwanecke and Cliff break down how hunting in New Zealand actually works, from public land access to species like tahr and chamois, and what makes it so different from hunting in the U.S. We also get into the realities—terrain, weather, physical demands, and why success isn’t guaranteed just because opportunity exists. Jurgen also talks about culling work and the skills that come from shooting a high volume of animals in real-world conditions. 00:00 — Why New Zealan...

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