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Notice of fox control program using commercial 1080 baits

Parks Victoria will be undertaking 1080 fox baiting from Monday, June 10, 2024 until Friday, August 30, 2024, inclusive at the following locations: Dowd Morass Wildlife Reserve (State Game Reserve); Heart Morass Wildlife Reserve (State Game Reserve); Andrew Bay – Grebe Bay Gippsland Lakes Reserve; and Clydebank Morass Wildlife Reserve (State Game Reserve).

Wed 05 Jun 2024

Petition opposes Surf Coast Shire Council's move to stop hunting

Last night at a meeting of Surf Coast Shire Council at Moria, near Geelong, FGA representatives were present as two petitions were tabled in relation to the council’s ‘Motion 157’ which seeks to have three local lakes closed to duck hunting.

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Wed 29 May 2024

Three wetlands to open

The GMA has announced three wetlands that had been closed to hunting in the 2024 Victorian duck season will be opened on Monday, May 20.

Fri 17 May 2024

Government Announces Wetland Closures for the 2024 Victorian Duck Season

2024 closures gazetted

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Sun 07 Apr 2024

Victorian quail season 2024 announced

We are pleased to share the news from the Victorian Game Management Authority regarding the 2024 Victorian quail hunting season.

Thu 28 Mar 2024

March is FGA membership renewal time!

Field & Game Australia memberships expire on March 31. Your membership will be up for renewal unless you have already renewed it. It's easy to check if you need to renew, just scan the QR code to get started.

Tue 19 Mar 2024

Pro-hunting message goes large in Sale

The pro-hunting message is being displayed in a big way in Sale, Gippsland, with a new billboard promoting the duck hunting season and all the things it means to us.

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Thu 14 Mar 2024

New conditions for SA duck and quail permit holders in 2024

New conditions for duck and quail permit holders are in place for the 2024 season in South Australia. We strongly encourage hunters to read and understand all applicable laws and the permit conditions before hunting in SA..

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Thu 14 Mar 2024

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

FGA's position on the 2024 duck hunting season

An update on the 2024 duck hunting season and Field & Game Australia's dialogue with the Victorian Game Management Authority (GMA).

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Wed 10 Jan 2024

2024 Victorian duck hunting season update

Following the release of crucial information by the Victorian Game Management Authority (GMA), we bring you the latest update on the 2024 Victorian duck hunting season.

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Tue 19 Dec 2023

South Australia committee votes to retain game bird hunting in 2024

Marking a milestone in wildlife management and responsible hunting, commonsense has prevailed and the South Australian parliamentary inquiry into game bird hunting has recommended a continuation of game bird hunting in that state.

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Fri 15 Dec 2023

EAWS results released, with positive results for game birds

The 2023 Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey results, which are now available, bring some positive insights for the hunting community. Read on to discover why this year's survey spells good news for sustainable hunting practices.

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Tue 12 Dec 2023

Make your Christmas wish list known to your local VIC, SA, TAS & NSW pollies!

What's on your Christmas wish-list with regard to the traditions we hold dear? Let your local politicians know your wish to be able to continue to enjoy our treasured outdoor recreational pursuits. It only takes a few minutes...

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Thu 07 Dec 2023

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