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Facts: Member for Gippsland South, DannyO’Brien, has called out Premier Daniel Andrews. File photo

MEMBER for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien saysDaniel Andrews should apologise to duck hunters, after claiming that rules were not followed on bag limits during last year’s duck season.

Mr O’Brien said the Premiermade thecomments last week while stoking the prospect of aban on duck season and he couldn’t be more wrong.

Mr O’Brien said the government’s own Game ManagementAuthority had released a2022 compliance report, which showed that just one hunter was found to have exceeded the daily bag limit out of 979 who had been checked.

“Duck hunting is alegitimate sustainable past time that is an important part of cultural activity in Victoria,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Thereisnoevidence thatducknumbers are in trouble despite the claims of aloud activist minority.

"After three wet years, there are good numbers Australia-wide and significant breeding activity.

“Duckseason is enjoyed by many regional Victorians and bringssignificant economicbenefits to our region as hunters come from across the state to enjoy their past time.

“The fact thatthe Premierischoosing to mislead Victorians is deeply concerning. He is completely wrong about rules not being followed on bag limits and he should apologise to the law-abiding people whogoduck hunting.”

Mr O’Brien said the annualdebateover duck season was getting tedious.

“I fully appreciate that there are peoplewho don’t want to see animals consumed or harmed in any way and choose not to eat meat or fish," he said.

“The reality is that for some people, harvesting wild game is simply another means to putting food on the table.

“It is concerningtomethat duck huntingis constantly targeted when other huntingand fishing activities don’t rate amention by activists -yet.

“I support astronglyregulated, ethical and sustainable duck season and the Premier should do so too.”

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