The Game Management Authority is an independent authority responsible for the regulation of game hunting in Victoria. We regulate through education, research and enforcement to achieve responsible and sustainable game hunting in Victoria.
2025 game duck abundance survey results
The 2025 Abundance estimates for game ducks in Victoria report is now available, showing an estimated 4.9 million game ducks in Victoria.
Wetlands closed to hunting
The Victorian Government has closed 10 wetlands, partially closed two wetlands and prohibited hunting from boats at one wetland for the 2026 duck season to protect significant concentrations of threatened species or breeding waterbirds.