Victoria’s duck hunting season for 2025 starts on March 19 and runs for 83 days, which is an increase from the 56 days in 2024. Hunters can also take home up to nine birds daily, compared to the previous limit of six, making this a significant expansion amid continuing debates about wildlife management and conservation.
Despite the government’s investment of $11.6 million in compliance measures for safe hunting, critics, including Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, warn that this decision threatens native waterbird populations already impacted by drought. The recent Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey indicated a 50% decline in waterbird numbers over the past year, raising alarms over sustainable hunting practices in the state.
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