More birds and more shooting in duck hunting season
The Victorian government is pushing ahead with a longer duck hunting season which also allows shooters to bag more birds.
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Duck hunting reloads despite a shorter season
A state report on duck season has conservationists at odds with hunters over the future of the recreational activity.
What a croc! Salties targeted for cull in the Top End
The NT government has released its saltwater croc management plan, which includes culling but some traditional owners are calling for commercial opportunities.
‘Stitch-up’: inquiry’s duck hunting ban call raises ire
Animal advocates are hailing an inquiry recommendation to ban recreational duck hunting in Victoria, as shooters and unions blast it as a "farce".
Cloud hangs over Vic duck shooting as season starts
Victoria's shorter duck shooting season has started while a cloud hangs over the contentious practice's future.
Wildlife service calls for duck hunt ban
Wildlife Victoria has joined calls for the state to ban duck hunting as the Andrews government weighs up the move before a new season announcement.