Join NZDA
JOIN THE NEW ZEALAND DEERSTALKERS ASSOCIATION (UPPER CLUTHA BRANCH INC)
The Club offers all hunters, novice, experienced or otherwise, an opportunity to network with like-minded people and participate in Branch activities which include hunter training, organised shoots, competitions, social events and a range of outdoor pursuits. At the same time you will be part of a National organisation, whose prime aim is to represent hunters ‘ interests at the highest level.
Membership forms are available below and from the Secretary and you can contact him at murray.burns@xtra.co.nz or phone 021 023 5647 for a copy or obtain further information about Branch activities and events.
Involvement
New Zealand Deerstalker’s Association has become very involved in issues such as:
Public access
Firearms
Range shooting
Training of prospective outdoor enthusiasts
Funding and assistance in building huts
New hunter training
Hut maintenance
Opposition to the use of aerial 1080
Animal control
Game animal protection
Affiliations
NZDA has affiliations and associations with such organisations as:
Mountain Safety Council
International Hunting Education Association
Sporting Shooters of Australia Association
NZ Council of Licensed Firearms Owners
Department of Conservation
Other groups involved in outdoor recreation
National Advantages
Advantages of belonging to NZDA for full members include:
$10 million public liability insurance (including $1 million for the Rural Fires Act as well as punitive and exemplary damages
Four NZ Hunting and Wildlife magazines each year
Between four and six issues of the Bugle, the Association’s in-house newsletter
NZDA Member’s only discount as negotiated from various retailers
A discount on DoC annual passes
Local Branch Advantages
The Upper Clutha Branch can offer:
Monthly meetings with displays, speakers etc
Monthly newsletters and a Facebook page
Antler, horn and tusk and photographic competitions
Comradeship
Organised shoots and hunts