Historical summary of seasonal arrangements

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In 2023, the Victorian Government announced modified arrangements for the 2023 Stubble Quail hunting season.

Open season: from Wednesday, 26 April and close on Tuesday, 30 May 2023. Hunting was permitted from 8:00am until 30 minutes after sunset for the whole of the season.

Bag limit: maximum 20 birds per day.

Hunting Method: shotgun only, not exceeding 12 gauge. Lead shot could be used. However, we encouraged hunters to use non-toxic shot as it is less harmful to the environment. Gundogs could also be used to hunt Stubble Quail.

The use of electronic Stubble Quail callers was prohibited for the 2023 Stubble Quail season.

View the GMA recommendation to Government on the 2023 Stubble Quail season arrangements.

Open season: from Saturday, 6 April and close on Sunday, 30 June 2024. Hunting was permitted from 8:00am until 30 minutes after sunset for the whole of the season.

Bag limit: maximum 20 birds per day.

Hunting Method: shotgun only, not exceeding 12 gauge. Lead shot could be used. However, we encouraged hunters to use non-toxic shot as it is less harmful to the environment. Gundogs could also be used to hunt Stubble Quail.

The use of electronic Stubble Quail callers was prohibited for the 2024 Stubble Quail season.

View the GMA recommendation to Government on the 2024 Stubble Quail season arrangements.