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Consumptive hunting: A passion that fuels conservation efforts

Victoria's wetlands are not just bodies of water but cherished landscapes thanks to the stewardship of volunteer hunters who invest time, effort, and resources into their care – unlike in NSW where recent news stories have painted a very different picture.
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Wed 21 Feb 2024

Join the #25by25 journey with Field & Game Australia!

Join the #25by25 journey with Field & Game Australia! We're on an ambitious quest to get 2,500 people to complete game bird identification training and have 2500 WITs delivered by 2025. This initiative is about more than just numbers; it's about fostering a culture of responsible hunting, conservation, and camaraderie.
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Tue 13 Feb 2024

2024 duck seasons announced

The long-awaited 2024 duck and quail season dates have been announced for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Wed 31 Jan 2024

Duck hunting forum attracts 400 hunters and supporters

About 400 passionate duck hunters and supporters packed into a meeting room in Craigieburn on October 24 to participate in a forum organised by Liberals' Evan Mulholland and the Nationals' Emma Kealy, where each pledged their party's support for the continuation of duck hunting in Victoria.
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Wed 25 Oct 2023

NT goose and duck hunting season begins

September 20 marks the start of the Northern Territory recreational goose and duck hunting season. This year there is an extra requirement for hunters who are not from the Northern Territory.
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Wed 20 Sep 2023

Unions vow Labor shut-out if duck hunting is banned

Field & Game Australia is delighted to see the BIG Unions stepping up their advocacy in support of the continuation of sustainable hunting practices in Victoria, and the rights of all Victorians to enjoy their chosen outdoor recreational pursuits. The unions have vowed to walk off Big Build job sites if duck hunting is banned in Victoria.
Fri 25 Aug 2023

Native game bird hunting inquiry in Victoria and S.A

Submissions to the native bird hunting inquiry in Victoria and the native bird hunting inquiry in South Australia are now closed. Field & Game Australia made comprehensive submissions to both inquiries, and we thank our members, their families and friends who also took the time to write their own submissions in support of game bird hunting.
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Wed 31 May 2023

2023 Victorian duck season comes to a close

With the 2023 Victorian duck season having come to a close on Tuesday, May 30, Field & Game Australia would like to take a moment to thank our members who hunted responsibly and were rewarded with delicious and healthy food to share as they also made precious memories alongside family and friends in our great outdoors.
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Wed 31 May 2023

FGA supports orange-bellied parrot program but condemns overreach of minister

Field & Game Australia fully supports the captive breeding and release of orange-bellied parrots, and has previously had involvement with the release program. The parrots have been released successfully for the past five years at Connewarre Wetlands – yet this year the ministers deem a closure of the site to be neccessary. FGA could have supported a strategic closure of particular points close to release sights – but the closure of the entire SGR is heavy handed and a gross overreach.
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Thu 18 May 2023

Humane Dispatch of Ducks

Guide to Dispatch Techniques in Australia There has been some noise in the media, and seems to be some confusion on acceptable ways to humanely dispatch a bird in the different states and territories of Australia – and little wonder. Each state has a guide or code of conduct – but they are not all in agreement. Field and Game reminds members and hunters that it is your responsibility to make sure you are familiar with the requirements of whichever state
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Thu 23 Mar 2023