TY - BOOK AU - Laing, Steuart. TI - Chamois: a New Zealand hunter's handbook SN - 9781877256936 AV - SK299 .L3 2009 U1 - 799.2764 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Auckland, N.Z. PB - Halcyon Press KW - Chamois hunting KW - New Zealand KW - South Island KW - Chamois KW - Hunters KW - Anecdotes N1 - "Steuart Laing traces the origin of the New Zealand chamois, their arrival in New Zeland, dispersal and life history. He also offers advice on hunting these magnificient animals, trophy care and equipment. As well, he looks at the economic benefit to New Zealand these animals represent"--Back cover; Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-174) N2 - "Chamois are New Zealand's most popular mountain game. Living from Marlborough to Southland, they are widely available for hunters in the South Island. Adaptable mobile and challenging they represent the epitome of mountain game. Steuart Laing traces the origin of the New Zealand Chamois, their arrival in New Zealand, dispersal and life history. He also offers advice on hunting these magnificent animals, trophy care and equipment. As well, he looks at the economic benefit to New Zealand these animals represent."--Publisher ER -