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2023 waterfowl wounding monitoring results

02/11/2023. The results of the Game Management Authority’s (GMA) 2023 Waterfowl Wounding Monitoring Program are now available. The results of the Game Management Authority’s (GMA) 2023 Waterfowl Wounding Monitoring Program are now available. The

Areas closed to all hound hunting

For detailed information on Hound Hunting please read the GMA's 'A Guide to the use of Hounds for Hunting Sambar Deer' or visit the hound hunting page.. The hunting of Sambar Deer with scent-trailing hounds is prohibited in the areas indicated by

Gazette notices - 2023

2021 Duck hunting season arrangements

06/02/2021. Arrangements for the 2021 duck hunting season have been announced today including changes to the season length, start times, daily bag limit and hunted species in recognition of lower than average bird numbers and breeding. Arrangements

2021 deer harvest report now available

20/10/2022. The Game Management Authority has today released the Estimates of the 2021 deer harvest in Victoria report. The Game Management Authority has today released the Estimates of the 2021 deer harvest in Victoria report. Results show that

Man penalised for illegal Hog Deer hunting

10/09/2024. A man from Lake Bunga near Lakes Entrance has faced the Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court for illegally hunting Hog Deer on private property in Yanakie near Wilsons Promontory. A man from Lake Bunga near Lakes Entrance has faced the

Hunting game birds and deer with dogs in Victoria

Certain dog breeds can be used to assist with hunting game birds and deer in Victoria. These categories of dogs are gundogs, deer hunting dogs and hounds. Gundogs can be used to locate, flush, point or retrieve game birds and deer (excluding Hog Deer

The GMA welcomes its new CEO

18/07/2018. Game Management Authority (GMA) Chairperson Brian Hine today announced the appointment of Mr Graeme Ford as the new Chief Executive Officer for Victoria’s hunting regulator. The GMA works with the community as the independent regulator

Victoria’s 2022 aerial duck survey results

31/03/2023. The results of Victoria’s annual aerial survey of game duck populations show an estimated population of 2.4 million game ducks in Victoria. The results of Victoria’s annual aerial survey of game duck populations show an estimated

2020 duck hunting season arrangements

26/02/2020. The Victorian Government has today announced arrangements for the 2020 duck hunting season including changes to the season length, opening weekend start times and the daily bag limit. The Victorian Government has today announced