The New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC) has an online training course focusing on the basics of pig hunting, to help pig hunters undertake it safely and ethically.
It’s part of the GAC’s free online hunter training platform Better Hunting, and was made possible by the generous expertise and contribution of New Zealand Pig Hunting Association members.
The course covers key topics for pig hunters including:
- Ethics.
- Animal welfare.
- Dog training.
- Working with landholders.
- Personal safety.
- Firearms selection.
- Responsibilities.
- Obligations.
If you’ve ever been curious about what pig hunters get up to, are new to hunting, or new to pig hunting, have a look at the course. It’s available online for free, all you need is a Better Hunting account.
Complete the course
Create a Better Hunting account.
If you have any feedback on the course content, or need help accessing it, please contact the GAC at support@nzgac.org.nz
Learn more
- Better Hunting education
- NZ Pig Hunting Association website
- Follow the NZ Pig Hunting Association on Facebook
- NZ Pig Hunting Association Code of Conduct
The NZ Game Animal Council endorsed the 2018 version of the NZ Pig Hunting Association Code of Conduct at their Council meeting on 17 May 2018