A delightful "Antelope-like" mountain animal make attractive trophies.   Chamois are found throughout the South Island Mountains.

Both the male and female carry horns and both are regarded as trophies. In winter the coats are black which sets off the white facial markings, while not as spectacular as the bull Thar, the coats are still very much part of the Chamois trophy.

Generally found on less steep or severe mountains than Thar, Chamois are never the less capable of traversing steep and difficult terrain at high speed. They have excellent hearing, eyesight and sense of smell.

Of all the mountain game they are the most joy to hunt.  They originated in EUROPE where they are regarded in the same category as Ibex as a trophy. Suitable rifles for Chamois are similar to those for Thar.