POACH in GTA 6: Rockstar Introduces Satirical Wildlife Agency with a Bite

Leonida in Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games introduces a brand new in game government agency called POACH, short for Protection of Animals and Controlled Hunting. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, GTA’s version of Florida, POACH adds another layer of satire and chaos to the already rich GTA universe.

What is POACH?

POACH is Rockstar doing what it does best: combining real world parody with clever worldbuilding. The name “POACH” (ironically referring to illegal hunting) belongs to an organization that supposedly protects wildlife and regulates hunting activity.

Eagle-eyed fans first spotted POACH in the GTA 6 trailer, where an officer is seen removing an alligator from a backyard swimming pool a scene pulled straight from Florida headlines. Even better: POACH has its own in-game social media presence, posting fake but funny PSAs like:

“Always check your pool for unexpected guests.”
(@OfficialPOACH)

What does this mean for gameplay?

POACH’s inclusion strongly suggests that wildlife will play a more prominent and interactive role in GTA 6. Players might encounter:

  • Alligator run-ins in neighborhoods

  • Wildlife protection or hunting side missions

  • Fines or consequences for harming protected species

  • A more dynamic ecosystem, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2

It’s not just humor POACH may also tie into gameplay systems like wanted levels, area control, or dynamic world events.

Vice City meets National Geographic?

POACH shows that Rockstar is leaning even further into immersive satire. Whether you’re avoiding the law or a pissed off raccoon, GTA 6 is shaping up to be more alive, weird, and wild than ever before.