Latest News
New GM for NZ Game Animal Council – 28 November 2019
The New Zealand Game Animal Council has announced the appointment of Tim Gale as its new General Manager…READ MORE
App launched to record Himalayan tahr returns – 26 November 2019
Recreational hunters targeting Himalayan tahr can now record and submit their hunting contributions using a new mobile phone app designed by the Game Animal Council and the Department of Conservation…READ MORE
Hunters backing the kārearea for bird of the year – 30 October 2019
The kārearea or NZ falcon has been chosen by hunters and supporters of the Game Animal Council as the hunter’s choice for this year’s bird of the year competition…READ MORE
Arms Legislation Bill requires significant improvement – 23 October 2019
The Game Animal Council (GAC) has appeared before Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Select Committee to outline significant issues with the Arms Legislation Bill…READ MORE
Important Notices
Matukituki pre-feed operation – 25 November 2019
The Department of Conservation is carrying out a predator control operation in the Matukituki Valley…READ MORE
Firearms Prohibition Orders consultation – 14 November 2019
The Government is considering introducing a Firearms Prohibition Order regime in New Zealand. Police are seeking the public’s views on whether such a regime should be introduced…READ MORE
Makarora 1080 Operation – 14 October
DoC have informed us that an aerial 1080 operation in the Makarora, Wilkin, Young, Blue, Cameron and Fish Valleys within Mt Aspiring National Park will occur on Tuesday 15th October and Wednesday 16th October (weather permitting)…READ MORE