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Game Animal Council thanks Lou Sanson
The Game Animal Council is extending its thanks to outgoing Director-General of Conservation Lou Sanson for his dedication to conservation and recreation in New Zealand…READ MORE
Tahr Returns App discontinued
The Tahr Returns App jointly developed by the Game Animal Council and Department of Conservation has been discontinued. Recent developments in tahr management and relatively low uptake of the App have rendered it unsuitable as a tahr management tool. The GAC and DOC continue to work towards greater recreational hunter involvement in the management of tahr, particularly in Management Units 1 and 3.
Hunter education boost from Jobs for Nature
The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) and the Game Animal Council (GAC) are welcoming a $700,000 boost for hunter training and education delivered through the Jobs for Nature Community Conservation Fund…READ MORE
Speech to 73rd NZDA Conference
Game Animal Council General Manager Tim Gale addressed the 2021 NZDA Conference. Read his speech HERE.
Proposals for New Regulations Under the Arms Act 1983 (Phase One)
The GAC has submitted advice to Police on proposed regulations intended to give effect to the changes in the Arms Legislation Act 2020 relating to types of dealer activities, conditions on dealers’ licences, security for firearms (including in vehicles), ammunition sales and the secure storage of ammunition and the marking of firearm parts…READ MORE
2021-22 tahr plan reflects pragmatic management approach
The Game Animal Council (GAC) is welcoming the release of the Himalayan Tahr Control Operational Plan 2021-2022 as a pragmatic approach to tahr management but remains committed to developing a long-term management programme for New Zealand’s tahr…READ MORE
Tahr hunters contributing to kea conservation
The NZ Tahr Foundation, Kea Conservation Trust and Game Animal Council have collaborated to develop the Tahr Ballot Kea Sightings Project…READ MORE
Looking after our game animals and their habitat
The Game Animal Council has launched an online resource to help hunters implement good game animal management practices and achieve beneficial hunting and conservation outcomes…READ MORE