Our vision: Game animals are recognised as valued introduced species and are sustainably managed for future generations. Hunting is valued as part of our national heritage and identity.
Our purpose: Independent statutory voice for hunters, leading the sustainable management of game animals and enduring access to hunting.
See our organisational strategy here.
Game Animal Council Act 2013
The Game Animal Council was established under the Game Animal Council Act 2013. The work we do is in alignment with our statutory functions that are in relation to hunting and game animals:
- Advise and make recommendations to the Minister
- Provide information and education to the hunting sector
- Promote safety initiatives for the hunting sector, including firearms safety
- Advise private landowners on hunting
- Develop voluntary codes of practice for hunting
- Raise awareness of the views of the hunting sector
- Liaise with others to improve hunting opportunities
- Conduct research
- Herds of special interest
- Operate voluntary certification schemes for professional hunting guides and game estates
Read the Game Animal Council Act 2013 here
Learn more about what we do
- Hunter information
- Education
- Research
- Hunting sector view
- Management
- Herds of special interest
- Support for wild game meat donation – Hunt and Share