Victoria's duck season the last endangered species?

THE pink-eared duck, which may be found in South-West Victoria, is one of eight game duck species which can be hunted during open season, however the sport may soon come to an end in the state as pressure mounts for it to be banned. Photo: SUPPLIED

By James Thompson

February 24, 2023 | 10:00 AM

DUCK hunting may soon turn extinct in Victoria as enthusiasts fear growing calls for the sport to be banned statewide will inevitably come to fruition.

There has been no mention yet of duck season going ahead in March and prominent organisations against the sport have been vocal in criticism of its legality since January.