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Deer Hunting Basics

Historical summary of seasonal arrangements

Expand all- Collapse all. Stubble Quail season arrangements 2023. In 2023, the Victorian Government announced modified arrangements for the 2023 Stubble Quail hunting season.. Open season: from Wednesday, 26 April and close on Tuesday, 30 May 2023.

Non-toxic shot types

Lead is a toxic substance that can harm humans, wildlife and the environment. The most common lead poisoning in birds is considered to be the result of ingestion of spent lead shot used for waterfowl hunting. The use of lead shot for hunting game

Practical gamebird hunting training trial

The GMA, with support from SSAA Victoria and Field and Game Australia, is administering a practical shotgun training trial for new gamebird hunters. The aim of the trial is to understand the benefits, burdens and value of different training packages,

Avian influenza information for hunters

Overview. High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), also called bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause severe illness and death in birds. A new strain of the virus, H5N1 bird flu, is more concerning than previous strains, as

Hunting Essentials

Closed or further regulated hunting areas

The Game Management Authority works with the community as an effective, independent regulator and an influential authority for game management and quality hunting options in Victoria.

2025 duck hunting season arrangements

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. The Victorian Government has announced the 2025 duck season will open