A parliamentary inquiry has been launched into access restrictions on public lands and waterways — including hunting areas, national parks, crown land, state forests, rivers, beaches, and more. Field & Game Australia will be making a submission, but your voice matters too.
In environmental management, “disturbance” has shifted from a scientific term to a political tool used to exclude hunters from public lands. Recent Victorian wetland closures have ignored real data and court rulings. Science shows ethical hunting supports conservation, while policy driven by speculation harms both wildlife and communities. It’s time to demand transparency, respect science, and protect responsible hunting.
The first 10 draft plans are now open for review and comment. The draft Recreational Area Management Plans seek to formalise the ongoing use of these areas. While this is a welcome step, Field & Game Australia is committed to ensuring that hunting access is maintained and strengthened, and that hunters are acknowledged for the positive, evidence-backed contributions they make to conservation, land management, and regional communities.
Field & Game Australia is pleased to inform members that Minister Steve Dimopoulos has officially signed off on the Gazette that means Hospital Swamp and the relevant section of Dowd’s Morass will be officially reopened to hunting, following the expiry of the closure notice gazetted on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
The 2025 Victorian Stubble Quail season kicked off over the weekend under harsh, dry conditions—but at least the weather brought a little relief. Saturday offered a sunny autumn day, while Sunday brought cooler, windier conditions that helped make time in the field more pleasant, if not more productive.
Our members are out and about enjoying the season, creating lifelong memories with family and friends. We'll keep this area updated with action pics as we receive them.
Field & Game Australia – 2025 Victorian Duck Season Update
The 2025 Victorian Duck Season will run from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 19th March 2025, to 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, 9th June 2025.
Field & Game Australia stands firm in advocating for fair policies that support hunters and conservationists amid growing restrictions and cost increases.
We appreciate the concerns raised by Hon. Nicola Centofanti regarding recent restrictions and price hikes that unfairly target the hunting community. Read the letter here.
The Victorian Government has released the Draft Game Duck Harvest Strategy, a major initiative designed to provide a structured, evidence-based framework for sustainable game duck hunting. Field & Game Australia (FGA) has reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, emphasizing opportunities to improve the strategy and ensure its success. Below are the key points from the strategy and FGA’s response.