POLICIES 8.4 Sports fishing and game bird hunting
8.4(a) Fishing for sports fish legally present in the waters of national parks will be allowed, except in specially protected areas, in which case a valid authorisation will be required.
8.4(b) Hunting of introduced game birds in national parks should, consistent with outcomes at places, be allowed where:
- i) it does not have an adverse effect on populations of indigenous species;
- ii) the safety of people would not be at risk;
- iii) a valid licence is held; and
- iv) it is provided for in a national park management plan.
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