Lake Connewarre near Geelong to duck hunting.<\/p>\n
The previously closed area of Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, known as Hospital Swamps, reopened to duck hunting on Tuesday, as recent monitoring has shown that the large number of critically endangered Curlew Sandpiper previously on the wetland have now left the area.<\/p>\n
Game Management Authority CEO Graeme Ford said regularly monitoring Victoria\u2019s wetlands helps to ensure that threatened species are protected and duck hunting remains sustainable.<\/p>\n
\u201cGovernment officials monitor open and closed wetlands throughout the season,\u201d Mr Ford said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hunting status of these wetlands may change if circumstances change.<\/p>\n
\u201cChanging hunting times or methods such as prohibiting hunting from boats also helps to ensure that threatened species are better protected, and duck hunting remains sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Ford said as always, hunters should be on the lookout for protected species and clearly identify their target before shooting.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are not sure, don\u2019t shoot,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Victoria’s 2019 duck season closes half an hour after sunset this Sunday May 19.<\/p>\n
GMA Game Officers, Victoria Police and other authorised officers from partner agencies will remain active throughout private and public land across the state for the remainder of the season to ensure people act in a safe and responsible manner.<\/p>\n
For more information on the duck season, visit gma.vic.gov.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lake Connewarre near Geelong to duck hunting. The previously closed area of Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, known as Hospital Swamps, reopened to duck hunting on Tuesday, as recent monitoring has shown that the large number of critically endangered Curlew Sandpiper previously on the wetland have now left the area. Game Management Authority CEO Graeme […]<\/p>\n