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Spotlighting laws

The spotlighting of deer is a major enforcement issue for government agencies, such as the Game Management Authority and Victoria Police.

It is illegal, dangerous, unethical and reduces recreational hunting opportunities for law-abiding hunters. Please read the Fact Sheet below for information regarding spotlighting.

Possession and use of spotlights in recognised deer habitat fact sheet.

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