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GAC Urges Hunters To Make Good Decisions And ‘Master The Roar’
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 2:32 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
“Picking the right animal – leaving younger stags to reach their potential and targeting hinds for meat and management – supports healthier herds, a healthier environment and better roar hunting in the future,” GAC Chief Executive Corina ... More >>
Rakiura White-Tailed Deer Significantly Impacted By Predator Control Operations
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 5:43 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) CEO Corina Jordan says the Rakiura white-tailed herd is highly valued, being one of only two herds in the South Pacific. More >>
Hunter Role In Deer Management Recognised Through National Oversight Group
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 6:10 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
Starting in two catchments, the project will see the development and delivery of wild deer management plans. More >>
Have Your Say - Help Shape HOSI
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 3:46 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
“This consultation is an important opportunity for New Zealanders – hunter or not – to have their say and help shape HOSI,” GAC Chair Grant Dodson says. More >>
GAC To Support Fish & Game Through CEO Secondment
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:13 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
GAC Chair Grant Dodson says the arrangement is about the two organisations making the most of their shared values and limited resources. More >>
Adaptive Management Must Be The Future For NZs Wild Deer
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 1:39 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
New Zealand doesn’t have a game animal problem, but it does have a game animal management problem. More >>
NZ Game Animal Council Seeks A Modern Approach To Game Animal Management
Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 12:01 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
The Bill seeks to clarify the law, to enable the Minister for Hunting and Fishing to establish a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in a national park and therefore exempt the herd from extermination or eradication requirements under conservation legislation. More >>
Last Chance For Hunters To Have Their Say On Big Game Bill
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 6:51 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
The Bill will allow the Minister for Hunting and Fishing to exempt a Herd of Special Interest from section 4(2)(b) of the National Parks Act, which currently calls for the extermination of all introduced species ‘as far as possible’. More >>
Hunters – Have Your Voices Heard On The Future Management Of Highly Valued Game Animal Herds
Sunday, 13 July 2025, 1:19 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
GAC Chair Grant Dodson says HOSI is a legal tool that enables management of a high value game animal resource, for hunting and conservation outcomes. More >>
Second Herd Of Special Interest Takes Step Toward Designation
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 8:17 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
The GAC looks forward to supporting the Minister, the Department of Conservation and the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation in the next phase of the HOSI process. More >>
Sika Herd Of Special Interest One Step Closer
Friday, 4 April 2025, 4:32 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
“Over the last year, the Sika Foundation, supported by the GAC, has been preparing their Sika HOSI proposal. A huge amount of voluntary time has gone into this work and it’s great to see their efforts recognised through the Minister’s decision,” ... More >>
Prepare For A Safe And Successful Roar This Year
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 10:59 am | NZ Game Animal Council
“The March and April roar period is an exciting time of year for many hunters and it’s important to prepare for a safe and successful hunt,” says GAC Acting General Manager Kaylyn Pinney. More >>
NZ Game Animal Council Welcomes Access Charter For Recreational Hunting & Fishing On Public Conservation Land And Waters
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 2:19 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
Game Animal Council (GAC) General Manager Tim Gale says it’s a positive step in the right direction for hunters and other recreational users of public conservation land. More >>
Appointment Of New Game Animal Councillor
Friday, 27 September 2024, 11:28 am | NZ Game Animal Council
“Glenn is joining a well-functioning, diverse Council at an exciting time, with significant progress underway in the game animal management space,” says Game Animal Council Chair Grant Dodson. More >>
Member’s Bill To Include Hunter And Angler Representation On Conservation Matters Welcomed
Monday, 12 August 2024, 5:33 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
If passed, this bill will go a long way to continue to strengthen the collaborative links between hunting and conservation. More >>
Services To The NZ Game Animal Council And Hunting Sector Celebrated
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 7:07 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
Collaboration is critical for a small organisation like the GAC, and we highly value the relationships and contributions that those across the sector make to their communities, and what they achieve for conservation and hunting in New Zealand. More >>
Free Online Learning Opportunity For Pig Hunters In New Zealand
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:09 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
The New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC) has released another online training course focusing on the basics of pig hunting. It’s part of the online hunter training platform, Better Hunting. More >>
Prepare to enhance your safety and success this Roar
Sunday, 24 March 2024, 12:16 pm | NZ Game Animal Council
The Game Animal Council is emphasising the importance of good preparation ahead of this year’ Roar. “As a hunter, the Roar is an exciting time. However, it also represents the busiest period on the hunting calendar meaning there is an increased ... More >>
New Research Supports Managing Deer For Biodiversity Over Carbon Storage
Monday, 25 September 2023, 6:28 am | NZ Game Animal Council
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. The report, Review of the likely magnitude and manageability of deer impacts on carbon ... More >>
Appointment Of New Game Animal Councillors
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:45 am | NZ Game Animal Council
The Minister of Conservation has appointed three new Councillors to help carry out the statutory functions of the New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC). “It is exciting to welcome three new Game Animal Councillors to our team,” says GAC Chair Grant ... More >>
