Ducks
Inquiry supports duck ban
A state inquiry has recommended an end to Victoria’s annual duck hunt from next year.
Duckloads of birds gather
Flocks of hundreds of freckled ducks have provided a spectacle on Lake Colac and other district waterways in recent months.
Duck season ends for district hunters
Colac and district duck hunters have until tomorrow night to complete the last of their shooting as the season comes to an end.
Helicopters sweep region in annual census of ducks
Helicopters will traverse Colac and district as part of a survey of the state’s duck population.
Expect to hear gun shots
Colac and district people living near wetlands might expect to hear gunshots this Wednesday morning.
Three-month duck season gets approval
Victoria’s duck hunting season will start in just over two weeks, after the State Government approved a 12-week season.
Chopper visits to find ducks
A helicopter will fly over Victorian wetlands in coming weeks as part of the Game Management Authority annual bird survey.