Latest News

Next meeting of the Game Animal Council

North Canterbury Fish & Game Office, 595 Johns Road, Harewood, Christchurch, 9 May 2024.

Fiordland Wapiti Foundation Legal Action

The Game Animal Council’s statement regarding Forest & Bird’s legal challenge against the community agreement at the heart of the deer management and conservation work undertaken by the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation in Fiordland National Park…READ MORE

Prepare to enhance your safety and success this Roar

The Game Animal Council is emphasising the importance of good preparation ahead of this year’ Roar…READ MORE

NZ Game Animal Hunting Research Project

Contribute to important research to understand more about the NZ hunting sector. This will help us and other stakeholders make better decisions for hunting into the future…READ MORE

Wild Deer Management and Meat Recovery Report

The GAC recently completed a report into meat recovery associated with wild deer management in New Zealand. This contributes to our collective understanding for how some recently applied deer management approaches fit within the deer management system…READ MORE

Briefing to the Incoming Ministers of Conservation and Hunting and Fishing

The Game Animal Council’s Briefing to the Incoming Ministers of Conservation and Hunting and Fishing is available HERE.

Better Hunting

The Game Animal Council has launched our brand new online hunter training platform, Better Hunting, and it is available and free to use for hunters and other backcountry users wanting to further develop their skills…READ MORE