hunters . The Game Trophy Export Levy proposed as the sole method of funding the GAC would impact only on the commercial sector , and currently there is no firm proposal for a funding mechanism that would impact on recreational hunters . Stated bluntly , that is simply not fair to the commercial sector , who will feel exploited ; and it is unfair to the recreational hunter who will be placed in the position of being regarded as a “ freeloader ”.
I am sure there are other threats out there , both real and perceived . However , I am certain that our current strategic alliances with and through COLFO , Federated Mountain Clubs , Firearm Safety Council Aotearoa NZ , and our
functional connections with Fish and Game NZ , the Professional Hunting Guides and the Game Animal Council will provide NZDA with the information and the allies to counter those threats . Stay safe . Bill O ' Leary - National President
Richmond Park , London – worth the visit !
On a recent trip to England I managed to visit Richmond Park in London . It is the largest of London ’ s Royal Parks , at 2,500 acres , and provided some of the first deer introduced to NZ . It is not far from the main city of London and usually open from 7.30 to 5 , easy to access by bus or train and admission is free . See the website https :// www . royalparks . org . uk / parks / richmond-park / visitor-information . You can drive , walk , run or cycle around the park and there is plenty to see and do at your leisure . But for me , the highlight was watching the fallow and red deer . I have never been so close to deer that were not behind a fence – and they weren ’ t timid either . You could almost just reach out and touch them . Definitely a must-do if you are travelling through England . And be sure you take your camera ! – Jonny Christie
Full membership of the NZ Deerstalkers ' Association gives you :
• $ 10 million general liability insurance while undertaking personal hunting or on NZDA activities .*
• $ 1 million liability insurance against forest and rural fires .*
• $ 2,000 cover for basic equipment while hunting .*
• Discounted fees for extra cover with custom designed packages to suit your personal needs .
• Access to representation on the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners and Game Animal Council .
• Access to NZDA HUNTS , the recognised training programme for new hunters .
• The support of New Zealand ' s largest hunting organisation with 50 branches throughout NZ .
* Normal insurance terms and conditions apply
Together we can protect our sport !
New Zealand Deerstalkers ' Association Inc
Protecting Hunters ' Rights in New Zealand Since 1937
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NZDA National Office , P . O . Box 6514 , Marion St P . O ., Wellington 6141
P : 04 499 6163 F : 04 472 5976 E : membership @ deerstalkers . org . nz
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