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Clubs and ranges targeted consultation submission
The Game Animal Council’s feedback on targeted consultation for a new approach to regulating shooting clubs and ranges… READ MORE
New pig hunting course on Better Hunting
We have a new pig hunting course available for free on Better Hunting. Made possible by the generous expertise and contribution of New Zealand Pig Hunting Association members, the course explores important theory and dog handling techniques and how to get into practical training. Check out the course for free online here.
Pause in wapiti legal action a win for Fiordland
The Game Animal Council welcomes the agreement between Forest & Bird and the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation (FWF) to pause legal proceedings over the management of wapiti deer in Fiordland National Park and looks forward to working with DOC and FWF on a Herd of Special Interest…READ MORE
Fast-track Approvals Bill submission
The Game Animal Council’s submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, including concerns over maintaining public access and implications for game animal management…READ MORE
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
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