Hunter Education
The links on this page are provided for the education, safety and wellbeing of hunters and those interested in in both recreational and commercial hunting:
NZ Police News and Updates page
The Act is administered by the NZ Police who issue licences and permits.
Firearms License Application Form
Visitor's firearms licence and import permits
A visitor’s firearms licence will let you shoot for hunting or competition in New Zealand for up to a year. You will need to show that you are a genuine shooter in your own country.
Online Visitors Application Form
Firearms and Aircraft Guideline
New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC)
The mountain safety council has a number of resources that are useful and help with safety issues.
Adventuresmart
NZDA HUNTS (Hunter National Training Scheme)
The New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association (NZDA) promotes hunting as a lifetime outdoor activity through the Hunter National Training Scheme (HUNTS).
NZGAC member Bill O'Leary is the NZDA National Hunts Co-ordinator.
NZDA HUNTS Information brochure
DOC Hunting Basics
Official New Zealand Bowhunter Safety Course
Bowhunting is a challenging sport, requiring a hunter to be more patient, utilise new and different skills, and better learn the anatomy and behavior of game. This Bowunter Safety Course will help you get more out of the sport and improve the safety of bowhunting for everyone.