MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 December 2009
SEASON WELCOMED AS DUCK NUMBERS INCREASE
Victoria’s 22,000 licensed waterfowl hunters will be pleased with today’s
announcement of the 2010 Victorian Waterfowl Hunting season by Acting
Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Tim Holding.
Field & Game Australia Chief Executive Officer Rod Drew said the prospects
for the 2010 season had been greatly enhanced by numerous major flood
events in Northern Australia over the past 18 months.
“The Eastern Australia Aerial Survey and “ground counts” by FGA volunteers
and DSE staff show that waterfowl numbers have increased across Victoria
this year.” Mr Drew said.
“The increase in season length and bag limits is responsible yet restrictive
and well below the normal season regulations.
“Ducks are well protected in Victoria with Hunters only having access to
about 1% of Victoria’s 20,000 wetlands and 355,000 farm dams.” said Mr
Drew.
“Waterfowl hunters will provide a beneficial boost to Victoria’s regional
economy with thousands of hunters travelling to rural areas.
“Waterfowl hunting is a popular traditional pastime enjoyed by many
Victorian’s who like nothing better than putting a feast of wild duck on the
table for family and friends to enjoy.” Mr Drew said.
For more information contact:
Rod Drew, CEO - Field and Game Australia, 0418 892 288
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