Thread: Game Animal Council (GAC) to be scrapped by Conservation Minister?

Originally Posted by Woody

I understand the concerns being voiced here. However, if Fish & Game were to take on management of game animals I don't see that this would create unaffordable costs for hunters. The cost of a trout or game bird licence is not exorbitant and if a similar cost was placed on game animals it would be a tiny price to pay in return for protected management and formal recognition of those game animals on public land. Without that formal recognition the future will only lead to high cost and exclusive private ownership of game animals; in fact a hell of a lot higher than a F&G licence. The alternative is what we are witnessing now from DoC and it bodes ill for the future of public land game animal hunting.

Yeah personally I don't hate the idea, as long as the revenue stream is transparent and actually out towards the conservation and management of public land, rha's and game animals. I think if visible results were achieved many would begrudgingly accept the fees place. The sceptic in me however can just see the money going into the pot and little good coming of it.

Also I think DOC is ttarred and feathered often on here quite unfairly. They have a limited budget. Yes their bemuerocratic wing has an agenda and makes some silly calls, but there are many passionate hard working people of the front lines that work to maintain and protect our public lands. It's not perfect but it is valuable