Division over duck hunting season call

DUCK Season has been given the go ahead by the Victorian Government with all sides of the debate disappointed, some in the decision to proceed, others because of the heavily reduced period from three months down to five weeks. The Game Management Authority is the primary regulator and licensee of game hunting on public and private land and is responsible for regulation and disciplinary action. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Lizzie Hallam

February 28, 2023 | 4:00 PM

CONTROVERSY persisted as the dates for the 2023 duck hunting season were announced by the Victorian Government on Friday, albeit for a heavily reduced period, down from three months in 2022 to just five weeks this year.

Usually beginning mid-March and ending mid-June, this year the season will begin on Wednesday, April 26 and run until Tuesday, May 30, from 8am daily until 30 minutes after sunset.