The move would bring Victoria's rules in line with NSW's, Queensland's and Western Australia's, with the activity having been illegal in those states for up to 33 years. 9News
She said relevant ministers were considering information and advice from relevant agencies about duck shooting, as they did every year, with a decision on the season to be made shortly."When the decision is made that will be announced in due course."
While Allan said the process occurred every year, 9News understands a ban is being more seriously considered this time around.the "cruel" practice of duck hunting is decimating the duck population and killing endangered species. "The surveys we've conducted every year have shown at least over the last decade that the game species of birds which are shot have been in serious decline and the breeding numbers have not kept pace with how many are being shot," he said.
Meddick also explained how difficult duck shooting was, meaning every year hunters "either kill or seriously maim endangered species" out of error.
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