Latest News
Next meeting of the Game Animal Council
10 June 2022. Deerstalkers House, 3 Collina Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington. Public attendance welcome
2021 Annual Report
Our 2020-21 Annual Report is now publicly available HERE
Deer management funding welcomed
The Game Animal Council is welcoming $30 million allocated in Budget 2022 to implementing the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy: Deer Management and Goat Control…READ MORE
Third consultation on 2018 WARO land access recommendations
The Game Animal Council’s submission on the 2018 Wild Animal Recovery Operations (WARO) land access recommendations, including our recommendations for a comprehensive review of the WARO system…READ MORE
Proposals for new regulations under the Arms Act 1983 (Phase Two) – Shooting clubs and ranges – Submission
The Game Animal Council’s submission on Police’s proposal for new regulations for shooting clubs and ranges…READ MORE
Lake Sumner Deer Management Project
The GAC, DOC and NZDA are implementing a deer management project in the Lake Sumner RHA…READ MORE
NZ Red Stag Ageing Guide
Free to download, the NZ Red Stag Ageing Guide helps hunters to identify a few key characteristics to accurately judge the age of red deer stags while out in the field…DOWNLOAD HERE
Look after your mates this Roar
The Game Animal Council is encouraging hunters to take all the necessary safety precautions to look after their mates during the upcoming Roar…READ MORE