ACT Says Hunters, Not Bureaucrats, Should Lead Conservation“New Zealand hunters have spent generations in the backcountry. "The Game Animal Council was created to represent hunters, but it has never been given the authority to do the job hunters were promised it would do. ACT will:Empower hunters in game animal management by transferring the responsibility for game animals on conservation from DOC to the Game Animal Council, with full funding for this role. “Hunters were promised a seat at the table when the Game Animal Council was created. Unlocking the potential of this sector is a win-win-win for keen hunters, conservation, and the taxpayer.”