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Take Action Tuesday

Every time we don’t act, those who want to see hunting and shooting sports restricted, or even banned, gain ground. So, we're launching Take Action Tuesday to make it as easy as possible for you to take positive action. Each week, we’ll provide you with the most critical updates, the relevant information you need, and direct links to make your voice heard.
Tue 03 Sep 2024

Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024 decisions released

With the release on September 2 of the decisions regarding the new Wildlife (Game) Regulations 2024, the Victorian Government has stood by its commitment to enable sustainable, regulated game hunting to continue. The final regulations have mostly adhered to what was in the draft, but several important changes have been made.
Tue 03 Sep 2024

1080 pest animal poisoning

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) will be undertaking a 1080 pest animal poisoning program using buried baits and canid pest ejectors on public land to control wild dogs, from September 2, 2024 to January 1, 2025.
Mon 26 Aug 2024

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

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

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

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