Ban Recreational Hunting and Hunting Competitions

The Animal Justice Party Aotearoa NZ (AJP) is opposed to recreational hunting, including hunting competitions, and is committed to a complete ban. Recreational hunting and hunting competitions cause death and suffering to animals, and undermine efforts to promote respect and compassion for all.

Recreational hunting involves the pursuit and killing of animals for ‘sport’. This practice not only causes unnecessary suffering to animals but also fosters a culture of violence and desensitisation towards animal life. Significant suffering is inflicted upon animals: they may endure prolonged pain from injuries before dying, and non-target species often become unintended victims.

Key Objectives:

  • Ban all forms of recreational hunting.
  • Ban hunting competitions.
    • Interim measures, while we work towards the ban, include: Call for an immediate ban on duck shooting.
    • Call for an immediate ban on the hunting of feral cats.
    • Enforce regulations to prevent children from participating in hunting activities, including ‘school gala days’.
    • Strengthen enforcement of existing animal welfare laws.

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