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Wetland closures
Occasionally, wetlands or parts of wetlands, may be closed to duck hunting or hunting may be further regulated (e.g. hunting from boats prohibited) to protect concentrations of rare or threatened species or breeding waterbird colonies from
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/duck/wetland-closures-duck-seasonDuck Research
The Game Management Authority conducts the following research on game ducks across the state. Expand all- Collapse all. 2010 expert panel report. . In 2010, an expert Scientific Panel was convened by the Adaptive Harvest Management subcommittee of
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/duck-researchOnline education modules
The GMA has developed a suite of game hunting education modules, to help game hunters learn about their responsibilities and get the most from their recreation. The modules contain instructional videos and interactive quizzes, providing an engaging
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/online-learning-materialsLicensing
Anyone hunting game in Victoria must hold a current Game Licence. The Game Licence must be endorsed for the type(s) of game that you wish to hunt and only permits you to hunt that game in Victoria. A range of licence types are available, depending
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/licencingHound hunting test and hound registration
Any hunter wishing to hunt Sambar Deer with the aid of prescribed hounds must have a Game Licence that authorises the use of hounds. All hunters (some exceptions below), must pass the Hound Hunting Test before applying for a Game Licence to hunt
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/licencing/hound-hunting-testOur people
The board is the governing body of the Game Management Authority and is accountable to the Minister of Outdoor Recreation for the exercise of its functions. The board's primary role is to ensure that the Authority fulfills its functions effectively
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-boardEnforcement actions
Game Officers are Authorised Officers. Game Officers have a range of different enforcement options to take action against offenders and to encourage compliance. When an offence is detected, Game Officers may issue:. Verbal and Official Warnings.
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/enforcement/enforcement-actionsQuail Research
In order to manage game species effectively it is important to quantify the numbers harvested. The Game Management Authority conducts the following research on Stubble Quail across the state. Get involved in the Stubble Quail wing collection program.
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/research/quail-researchStubble Quail
The Stubble Quail is the only native species that can be legally hunted in Victoria. Approximately 150,000 Stubble Quail are harvested each year, predominantly on private property in stubble paddocks and pasture. 16 public land State Game
https://www.gma.vic.gov.au/hunting/quailMedia Releases
14/02/2025 The Victorian Government has announced the 2025 duck season will open at 8:00am on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 and close 30 minutes after sunset on Sunday, 9 June 2025. For all media enquiries please contact the GMA media team on 0417 293
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