CEO for NZ Game Animal Council sought
Tim Gale, General Manager of the NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) is stepping away from the role at the end of January 2025. “I’m incredibly proud to have spent the last five years working alongside some amazing people both within and outside of the hunting sector,” says Gale. “The growth of the sector has been phenomenal during this time. This growth can be credited not only to hunter sector groups and organisations, but all hunters, their families and their networks.”… READ MORE
NZ Game Animal Council welcomes Access Charter for Recreational Hunting and Fishing on Public Conservation Land and Waters
Todd McClay, Minister for Hunting and Fishing, has announced a nationwide Access Charter for Recreational Hunting and Fishing on Public Conservation Land and waters. The Charter outlines principles and commitments to ensure that recreational hunting and fishing on public conservation land and waters is recognised and safeguarded for current and future generations… READ MORE
Appointment of new Game Animal Councillor
The Game Animal Council welcomes the appointment by the Minister for Hunting and Fishing of Glenn MacPherson to the Council, as well as Eugene Rewi’s reappointment. We also recognise the contributions of Steve McFall, Sharon Salmons and Kevin Eastwood…READ MORE
Member’s bill to include hunter and angler representation on conservation matters welcomed
A new private member’s bill giving hunters and anglers representation on the New Zealand Conservation Authority recognises the role they play in safeguarding the country’s wild places, says Fish & Game New Zealand and the Game Animal Council… READ MORE
Services to the NZGAC and hunting sector celebrated
Around one hundred people gathered in Parliament’s Grand Hall on Thursday 1 August, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) where Garry Ottmann was presented with the GAC’s inaugural award for services to the Game Animal Council and New Zealand hunting sector… READ MORE
Pause in wapiti legal action a win for Fiordland – May 2024
The Game Animal Council welcomes the agreement between Forest & Bird and the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation (FWF) to pause legal proceedings over the management of wapiti deer in Fiordland National Park and looks forward to working with DOC and FWF on a Herd of Special Interest…READ MORE
Prepare to enhance your safety and success this Roar – March 2024
The Game Animal Council is emphasising the importance of good preparation ahead of this year’ Roar…READ MORE
Online NZ hunter training platform launched – October 2023
Better Hunting, a new free-to-use e-learning platform specifically designed for New Zealand hunters, was launched at the 2023 Sika Show…READ MORE
New research supports managing deer for biodiversity over carbon storage – September 2023
New research shows deer have little impact on the carbon storage of our intact indigenous forests and supports biodiversity protection as the primary goal of deer management…READ MORE
Appointment of new Game Animal Councillors – August 2023
The Minister of Conservation has appointed three new Councillors to help carry out the statutory functions of the New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC)…READ MORE
Volunteers are the heart of the hunting sector – June 2023
The Game Animal Council is celebrating National Volunteer Week by giving a big shout out to the hundreds of volunteers that dedicate their time and effort to making a contribution to New Zealand’s hunting sector…READ MORE