2 Yards from a New Zealand Tahr

Join Keren and me on a raw and rugged 3-week archery hunt for Himalayan tahr in New Zealand’s South Island. This DIY tahr hunting adventure takes us deep into the alpine — where steep terrain, unpredictable weather, and close-range encounters test every step we take.

Follow along as we navigate the high country, stalk within bow range of mature bull tahr, and experience the wild beauty of New Zealand’s remote mountain landscape. Between the close calls, meat pies, and wind-whipped ridgelines, this trip pushed us in all the right ways.

Whether you're into bowhunting tahr, DIY New Zealand hunting, or simply love epic mountain hunts, this film delivers a glimpse into the heart of what hunting truly means.

Outdoor Gear:
Headlamp - PEAX - save 10% w/code: DRAKE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/
Tipi Tent - PEAX - save 10% w/code: DRAKE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/
Tipi Tent Stove - PEAX - save 10% w/code: DRAKE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/product...
Trekking Poles - PEAX - save 10% w/code: DRAKE - https://www.peaxequipment.com/
Teton Tripod and Carbon Fiber Tikka Stock - Peak 44 - save 10% w/code: DRAKE: https://peakfortyfour.com/
Favorite Fire Starter - https://blackbeardfire.com/DRAKE
Montana Knife Company Knives (MKC): https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/
The ONLY way to carry your rifle - Slik Sling - save 10% w/code: DRAKE - https://www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com/pr...
Digiscoping System - Mountain Mag - save 10% w/code: DRAKE: https://epochoutdoors.com/collections...
Bear Spray Holster - save 10% with code DRAKE: https://shedstraps.com/products/bear-...
Shed Straps Antler Display - - save 10% with code DRAKE: https://shedstraps.com/collections/all
onX Hunt - 20% off - https://webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/h...
Weatherby Model 307 Rifle: https://weatherby.com/store/model-307...
Flextail Tiny Pump: https://amzn.to/3xrJ6na
Favorite Freeze Dried Meals: https://gastrognomemeals.com/
Lightest Butane Canister Stove - Soto Windmaster Camp Stove (2.3oz): https://amzn.to/3P9fe58 (Amazon)
Toaks 750ml Camp Pot: https://amzn.to/3P8Z0Jn (Amazon)
Butane Fuel Transfer Device: https://amzn.to/3Tqwy8s (Amazon)
Lightest and Fastest Water Filter: https://amzn.to/49HA5F5
Thermarest Neoair Xtherm Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/3TqsfK8 (Amazon)
Camp Pillow: https://amzn.to/4c0UxCd (Amazon)
Titan Straps: https://amzn.to/3Tso3d3 (Amazon)
Permethrin Tick repellent Spray: https://amzn.to/49IiDA6 (Amazon)
La Sportiva Aequilbrium Boots: https://amzn.to/3P9IyIQ (Amazon)
Microspikes: https://amzn.to/3IsBOSM (Amazon)
Satelite Communicator and SOS: https://amzn.to/3T3zbvr (Amazon)
Best. Binoculars. Period.: https://amzn.to/3wDhqLM (Amazon)

Radios: https://amzn.to/3vSAFBd (Amazon)
Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3LevTSn (Amazon)
20,000 mAh battery brick: https://amzn.to/3VWAY6V (Amazon)
Clothing: Sitkagear.com

Camera Gear I use:
Sony Camera Body: https://amzn.to/3IteOD8 (Amazon)
Baddest Lens around (70-200): https://amzn.to/3T3yFgZ (Amazon)
Drone (legal everywhere!): https://amzn.to/4383J3N (Amazon)
Gimbal: https://amzn.to/4c21Fyi (Amazon)
Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/3P9f2mq (Amazon)
Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3TA8osh (Amazon)
3x Sony battery charger + batteries: https://amzn.to/3IpSNVx (Amazon)
Less expensive Sony batteries: https://amzn.to/3YRYRzb (Amazon)
Zeiss Cleaning Wipes: https://amzn.to/48OyPP4 (Amazon)

Camera Carry System:
Cotton Carrier Skout - chest carry: https://amzn.to/48P788F (Amazon)
Cotton Carrier Strap Shot - Backpack strap carry: https://amzn.to/3IrAzmA (Amazon)
Cotton Carrier Tripod Adapter Plate: https://amzn.to/4a476L9 (Amazon)

Computer Gear:
Editing Macbook Pro Laptop: https://amzn.to/3V7riYt (Amazon)
4TB SSD Portable Drive: https://amzn.to/4c4t4PZ (Amazon)
8TB Desktop G Drive: https://amzn.to/48DTJAx (Amazon)
Card Reader - CF Express A: https://amzn.to/49Nbdfe (Amazon)