Southern Lakes Branch NZDA

Not for profit organisation that advocates for free range fair chase hunting.

The principle activities of the Association are:
• Advocacy on behalf of New Zealand’s hunters and shooters.
• The promotion of hunting as a legitimate recreational pursuit.
• The promotion of running target, scoped rifle, & benchrest shooting.
• The promotion of sensible, effective, legislation on firearms ownership.
• The publication a quarterly magazine, “New Zealand Hunting & Wildlife”.
• The promotion of effective hunter education through the HUNTS programme.
• The collection of data, and publication of the New Zealand Big Game Trophy Record Book.
They organise National Competitions for:
• Antler, Horn & Tusk Trophies
• Photography
• Range Shooting
• Literary & Research Contributions
• “Young Deerstalker of the Year”

BENEFITS OF JOINING
Regular club hunting trips
Organized range shoots
Monthly newsletter
Monthly social meeting
Junior hunter’s section
Ten million dollars public liability insurance
30% discount on DOC annual hut pass
Members only discounts from various retailers
NZ Hunting & Wildlife magazine
Trophy, photographic, shooting and literature competitions
Politically active in promoting hunting
Close ties with other clubs and branches
Affiliation to the NZDA National body and COLFO
Search and rescue teams
Hunter training program
Many other hunting related activities!