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The Stalk – Winter 2020
The latest edition of the GAC’s e-newsletter, The Stalk, is out now…READ MORE
Perth Valley tahr trial a success
Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) and the Game Animal Council have released findings from a research programme to assess tahr survivorship through the Perth River predator removal operation…READ MORE
Hunting industry requires domestic support
New Zealand’s guided hunting industry has been severely impacted by COVID-19 and is appealing for support from domestic hunters looking for a unique hunting experience…READ MORE
Hunters urged to use Tahr Returns App at Level 2
With the tahr rut upon us and people heading back into the hills following the COVID-19 lockdown the Game Animal Council is encouraging tahr hunters to make use of the new Tahr Returns App…READ MORE
Safety the priority for hunters under level 2
The Game Animal Council, Mountain Safety Council and New Zealand Deerstalkers Association are urging hunters to ‘play it safe’ when hunting resumes on public conservation land under COVID-19 Alert Level 2…READ MORE
Information on permits, ballots and DOC facilities under Alert Level 2
The Department of Conservation has released information on these issues ahead of hunting resuming on public conservation land under COVID-19 Alert Level 2…READ MORE
Hunters pleased with rules for level 2
The rules around COVID-19 Alert Level 2 will allow hunters to access public conservation land and travel to their favourite hunting spots…READ MORE
Safe domestic travel should be considered at level 2
The New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association and Game Animal Council are joining other tourism and recreation organisations in calling for an easing of domestic travel restrictions at Alert Level 2…READ MORE
Transition to Alert Level 3
We have been getting plenty of questions from people wanting information on the specific rules for hunting under Level 3. This is what we know…READ MORE
Hunting is a safe activity
Fish & Game New Zealand and the Game Animal Council say that compared to other outdoor recreational activities, hunting is a very safe outdoor activity…READ MORE
GAC on The Educated Hunter
The Educated Hunter’s Matt Gibson sat down with Don to learn about how the GAC works, the challenges we face, past challenges, recent wins, and future plans. The podcast is available here.