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Duck season
Picnic by the Lake also attracted some enthusiastic photographers who emailed their pics to The Chronicle. Contributions from readers regarding anything of interest are always welcome, email editor@yarrawongachronicle.com.au.
Photos: Renee Martens
DSE patrols increase for duck season The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is reminding hunters to obey the law this duck season as it increases patrols across the state.
Photos: Renee Martens Photos: Janet Smith
Photos: Janet Smith
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Some wildlife officers will be dressed in plain clothes as hunters to observe and act on illegal behaviour throughout the season, which runs from March 19 to June 13. DSE Team Leader Biodiversity Services Murray Rohde said the aim of the plain-clothed operations is to ensure public safety, the protection of other (non-game) species and compliance with the law. “You never know who is standing next to you when you are out hunting, so to avoid prosecution make sure you are aware of the rules and guidelines this duck season and that you comply with them,” Mr Rohde said. “Most people involved in duck season do the right thing, but we will have officers on the ground throughout the 12 week season to make sure the law is followed. “It is everyone’s responsibility to make sure they are aware of the law and follow it. If you can’t positively identify your target, don’t shoot.” In Victoria, all hunters are required to pass a waterfowl identification test before they are given a hunting permit. This ensures that all hunters can adequately identify the eight species of native duck they are allowed to shoot. These include Pacific Black Duck, Chestnut Teal, Grey Teal, Hardhead (White-eyed Duck), Australian Shel-
duck (Mountain Duck), Pink-eared Duck, Maned Duck (Wood Duck) and Blue Wing Shoveler. Hunters must adhere to the daily bag limit of ten game birds per day, which includes no more than two Blue-winged Shovelers. Wildlife officers will be actively checking hunters bags throughout the season. “Hunters may incur heavy penalties for shooting non-game species including fines, seizure of firearms and equipment, loss of game licence and in some instances jail sentences,” Mr Rohde said. Last week a Mount Cottrell man, in Melbourne’s outer west, was convicted of using an unregistered and unlicensed firearm to hunt protected wildlife. The man’s firearm was seized and he was fined and ordered to pay court costs. The impact of recent flood may also have affected the conditions of roads, waterways and parks across Victoria, so hunters are reminded to abide by boating regulations and keep safe in the water. Hunters are encouraged to plan ahead for their trips and check local conditions in parks, wetlands, forests and local roads before setting off. The 2011 Victorian Hunting Guide will be distributed to licensed hunters over the coming weeks. Hunters are urged to read up and familiarise themselves with the rules and regulations of duck season. For more information, call the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or visit the DSE website.