THERE is controversy as the duck hunting season approaches for 2023 and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (SFFP) threw its support behind a full legislated season, while Regional Victorians Opposed To Duck Shooting (RVOTDS) is concerned about the potential impacts on the stubble quail.

The Game Management Authority (GMA) hasn’t yet decided on the rules, but considerations for the 2023 duck season were made public on December 20.