The Nationals Eastern Victoria MLC and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Public Land Use Melina Bath said there’s no logical reason to ban duck hunting in Victoria given the overwhelming evidence that habitat is the key to duck populations, not hunting. Pictured from left, Conservation and Hunting Manager Field and Game Glenn Falla, President Field and Game Danny Ryan, Melina Bath MP, Board Member Field and Game David Anderson, and CEO Field and Game Lucas Cooke.
AN inquiry into recreational bird hunting has recommended a ban on duck hunting in Victoria from 2024.
The Select Committee inquiry, which began in March, tabled its final report for the Victorian parliament at the end of August.
CEO of Field and Game Australia Lucas Cooke argued that hunting had positive conservation and economic impacts that were being overlooked.
“There is no logical reaso...
