Latest News
Draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity – July 2022
Our submission on the Draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity…READ MORE
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Conservation 2022
Our briefing to the new Minister of Conservation is available HERE.
Next Council Meeting
Friday 26 August 2022 at the North Canterbury Fish and Game Council Office, 595 Johns Rd, Harewood, Christchurch.
Conservation Management and Processes Consultation
Our submission on DOC’s consultation to improve conservation management planning and the permissions system…READ MORE
Introducing Te Ara ki Mua
A framework for adaptive management of wild goats, deer, wild pigs, tahr, and chamois…READ MORE
GAC advice on Tahr Control Operational Plan 2022-2023
The Game Animal Council’s advice to the Department of Conservation to assist in development of the Himalayan Tahr Control Operational Plan (TCOP) 2022-2023.
Lake Sumner deer management programme a success
A pilot management project has successfully removed 126 breeding hinds from the Lake Sumner Recreational Hunting Area (RHA). More on the project can be found here.
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