Thread: Commercial vs Recreational Hunting in NZ

Originally Posted by Mooseman

The problem I see in reducing waro operations will only cause poaching. Tough penalties may deter some, those that need the machine running and bringing in deer will be less cooperative with reduced hunting areas and hinds only, the money is in the bigger(stags)animals. The other side of the coin is animal numbers will increase in remote areas and eventually trophy quality will suffer.
Unfortunately the mighty dollar dictates everything in this world today.
Hopefully the Game Council can address a lot of these issues so everyone's interests are taken care of.

I think poaching in a helicopter should be treat like anyone poaching on foot regarding fit and proper person requirements.

If the punishment is substantial it will go a long way to reducing the risk of it happening. It is just a wet bus ticket now.





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