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Heywood Lake set to open for duck hunting

Johnson Swamp set to remain closed to duck hunting

The Victorian Government is intending to continue the closure of Johnson Swamp near Kerang.

Part of Toolondo Reservoir closed to duck hunting

The Victorian Government is intending to close the east lake at Toolondo Reservoir to duck hunting to protect a significant number of threatened Freckled Duck.

Round Lake opens for duck season

Round Lake at Lake Boga is now open for the 2016 duck hunting season.

Irresponsible duck hunting will not be tolerated

The Game Management Authority is warning hunters of the severe penalties they could face if caught breaking the law during the 2016 duck season.

Further protections in place for Threatened Blue-billed Ducks at Lake Elizabeth

The Victorian Government will close to the public Lake Elizabeth State Game Reserve near Kerang for the beginning of the 2016 duck hunting season to protect a significant population of threatened ducks found on the lake.

Reminder to act responsibly during duck season

The Game Management Authority is reminding everyone involved in the 2016 duck season to act safely, responsibly and legally.

Duck hunters urged to lookout for blue-green algae

Hunters participating in the upcoming duck hunting season are reminded to be on the lookout for bluegreen algae as popular hunting areas may be affected this season.

Five wetlands proposed for closure for the 2016 duck season

The Victorian Government is intending to close five wetlands to duck hunting this season to protect and provide refuge to significant numbers of threatened birds and to reinforce the status of two wetlands that are off limits to hunting.