The arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia highlights the importance of good biosecurity practices that many Field & Game Australia members already follow when moving between wetlands and outdoor environments.
The EOFY is around the corner so now is a perfect time to support the Wetlands Environmental Taskforce and get your incredible piece of history with our Duck Stamps.
Ahead of the 2026 Victorian duck season, the Environment Minister has released the official wetland closures under the Wildlife Act 1975. Hunters are encouraged to review the affected wetlands and remain mindful of species identification, particularly as Australasian (Blue-winged) Shoveler numbers continue to increase across Victoria’s wetlands.
The Government is rushing through the Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 — a Bill that quietly includes major firearms restrictions and policy shifts.
PLEASE ACT NOW and put in a submission!
We may actually agree with Albo on this — IF the government already has the answers
Field & Game Australia is concerned by responses that prioritise speed over substance.
At the same time, we commend those jurisdictions that have taken a more careful, considered approach — pausing to assess evidence, consider causation, and design proportionate responses.
We know it can be tricky to work out where to send your communications, so here's some helpful guidance.
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Field & Game Australia (FGA) will continue to advocate strongly on behalf of our members at every level of government.
But advocacy only works if members act too.
Right now, individual action matters.
Where do the states stand (or lie)?
A state by state round up
Please note - these positions may change - we will attempt to keep them up to date - but they are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of writing.
Celebrate Australia Day at Connewarre Wetland Centre! Enjoy a wild & classic Aussie BBQ, live music, wildlife-spotting, walking trails, and fun activities for all ages at this free, inclusive community event.
Field & Game Australia welcomes the start of the 2025 Victorian duck abundance survey, reaffirming its call for science-led, transparent and consistent wildlife management.
North America’s 2025 Breeding Waterfowl Survey counted nearly 34 million ducks — results that will shape hunting seasons across the U.S. and Canada more than a year in advance. In Australia, our counts tell a different story. What can we learn from their system, and how could it improve the future of duck hunting and conservation here at home?
It’s been a bizarre week in regional Australia. On Monday, a local politician demanded that Channel 9 censor an upcoming episode of The Block—because it featured clay target shooting at the Clunes Field & Game club.
On Tuesday night, the episode aired anyway. Millions of Australians tuned in to watch contestants try their hand at a safe, legal, and family-friendly sport.
And by Wednesday............