duck hunting

  • Shortened duck season ends

    Good bird numbers but a lack of opportunity to hunt them is how Colac Field and Game vice-president Terry McCrickard wrapped up this year’s duck hunting season.

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  • Warning on rare duck as hunt season starts

    Lake Colac is home to Australia’s rarest duck species, causing the wetland to be on the watchlist this duck hunting season, which starts on Wednesday.

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  • Shooters bitter about shortage

    Colac district field and game shooters have called the upcoming duck season a “disgrace” after the State Government reduced the season from 12 weeks to 20 days.

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  • Chopper keeps eye on ducks

    Helicopters will head through the Colac district to count duck numbers in wetlands.

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  • Quieter duck season comes to an end

    Victoria’s duck hunting season has ended after restrictions made for an underwhelming season.

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  • Virus postpones duck hunting

    Coronavirus stage three restrictions have postponed Victoria’s duck hunting season until at least May 12.

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  • Extension for hunting licences after virus lockdowns

    Recreational hunters will receive a one-year extension to their game licences after the State Government banned recreational hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Close watch on duck hunting

    Victoria’s shortened duck hunting season will start this weekend but a Colac birdwatcher against shooting says duck numbers are significantly lower than in past seasons.

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