The Adventurer Contributers
Growing wild game meat donations through Hunt and Share
Across New Zealand, hunters are helping feed families by donating wild game meat to foodbanks and community organisations. To support these efforts, the New Zealand Game Animal Council has launched Hunt and Share, a free platform that provides tools for safe, traceable wild game donations. The initiative is designed to support existing donation programmes and make it easier for hunters, butchers and charities to work together to get quality wild game meat to those who need it most.
A smarter future for game animal management
Strong support is building for HOSI, with hunters backing a shift to balanced, long-term herd management. The approach promises better conservation outcomes, healthier herds, and improved hunting experiences across New Zealand.
New firearms law looking promising
New firearms legislation could shape hunting and firearm ownership for the next decade. While the proposed Arms Bill includes several positive changes, hunting organisations say some provisions need adjustment to better support legitimate firearm use.
Protecting Rakiura’s unique hunting resource
A hunt for Rakiura/Stewart Island white-tailed deer is considered one of New Zealand’s most iconic backcountry experiences. But recent Predator Free Rakiura aerial toxin operations have sparked concern among hunters and locals after monitoring showed a major drop in deer activity in treated areas. The Game Animal Council says hunters support conservation efforts but want to see predator control methods that also protect hunting values and involve the hunting community.
Master the roar this year
As roar season gets underway, hunters are urged to follow the 5 Ps — plan, prepare, provide intentions, positively identify targets and pick the right animal. With more people in the backcountry, safety, communication and respect for others are key to a successful and responsible roar season.
