Thread: Role of the Game Animal Council

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

If you are not happy with what's going on then get involved and be part of the solution.

Rich007 I was for over 30 years very involved - I have fought many battles for Rec hunters especially access - my main problem with GAC -what are we as Tax payers getting for our money simple

I'm pleased to hear that.

So are you asking this question as a concerned tax payer rather than a hunter?

I think it's a fair question that could be asked of most organisations - just look at when any government department or local council starts talking about 'cost recovery' from fees (firearms licensing and Immigration NZ as two examples) - you look at the proposed fees, at 100% cost recovery and wonder how on earth it could cost that much to perform a relatively simple process.

Regardless, GAC are a chance to recognise the animals we love to hunt as something beyond 'pests' and if that results in managing numbers so that there are not too many and not to few for future generations and perhaps most importantly stops them from being eradicated, then i'm all for it.