Guidelines for the humane dispatch of downed ducks

The Game Management Authority has published new guidelines to assist hunters in the humane dispatch of downed ducks – Guidelines for the humane dispatch of downed ducks.

By law, hunters must make all reasonable efforts to immediately recover and dispatch downed ducks. The guidelines have been developed to assist duck hunters in ensuring that they are hunting responsibly and dispatching downed ducks quickly and humanely.

The recommended methods in the guidelines are based on research and advice from local and international experts, including animal welfare organisations.

While there are several ways to humanely dispatch downed ducks, the methods in this guide are considered best practice.

This video explains how to humanely dispatch a wounded downed duck using the pithing method.

By law, hunters must make all reasonable efforts to immediately recover and dispatch downed ducks.

The Game Management Authority has published new guidelines to assist hunters in the humane dispatch of downed ducks – Guidelines for the humane dispatch of downed ducks.

The guidelines are based on research and advice from local and international experts, including animal welfare organisations.

This video explains how to humanely dispatch a wounded downed duck using the cervical dislocation method.

By law, hunters must make all reasonable efforts to immediately recover and dispatch downed ducks.

The Game Management Authority has published new guidelines to assist hunters in the humane dispatch of downed ducks – Guidelines for the humane dispatch of downed ducks.

The guidelines are based on research and advice from local and international experts, including animal welfare organisations.