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2026 Victorian Duck Season Summary
Field & Game Australia – 2026 Victorian Duck Season Summary
The 2026 Victorian Duck Season will run from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, to 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, 8th June 2026.
The season will proceed under the Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024, with the following key details:
Duck & Stubble Quail Season – 2026 Key Details
Duck Season:
Season Dates:
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Opening: 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 18th March 2026 (third Wednesday in March)
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Closing: 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, 8th June 2026 (second Monday in June)
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The government has indicated a commitment to not changing season start and end dates for the next 2 years (seasons).
Daily Hunting Times:
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Opening week (first five days): From 8 a.m.
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Remainder of the season: From 30 minutes before sunrise
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Closing time: 30 minutes after sunset
Huntable Species: As legislated (Blue-winged Shoveler NOT permitted).
Daily Bag Limit: 9
Stubble Quail Season:
Open season: the season opens on the first Saturday of April and closes on the last day of June, each year. Hunting is permitted from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset throughout the season.
Bag limit: 20
Hunting Methods: shotgun only, not exceeding 12 gauge. Lead shot is prohibited for all game bird hunting, including for Stubble Quail. Hunters are required to use non-toxic shot only. Non-toxic shot options are listed in Schedule 6 of the Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024.
Gundogs may be used to assist in hunting Stubble Quail.
The use of electronic quail callers is not permitted.
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