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Martin Cameron applauds Victorian government on upholding duck hunting season for 2024 citing it as a victory for common sense
Labor government applauded its decision to continue duck hunting, however concerns about science being overlooked and potential future restrictions.
The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has labelled the Labor government's decision to continue duck hunting season a win for common sense. But Mr Cameron said the six-bird bag limit and start time of 8am still ignore science. "Law-abiding hunters will still be able to enjoy their pursuits, as they have done for generations, and so they should," he said.
Martin Cameron's concern is that the Labor government imposed restrictions aim to provoke hunting breeches, potentially serving as a pretext for a future hunting ban
Concerns on hunting hours
Mr Cameron said, "Labor, the Greens and the Animal Justice Party members involved in the Inquiry into Victoria's Recreational Native Bird Hunting Arrangements based their judgements on ideology alone, ignoring science. Similarly, there are valid concerns that the new limitations are an attempt by the Labor government to increase hunting breaches so there's another excuse to ban hunting next season."
"The 8am start time is far too late, as most of the ducks have gone by then, making it difficult to get a full bag, if any ducks at all. Whilst I am relieved to see hunting continue, I am still wary about the direction the government is looking to take in future. Nonetheless, I am pleased hunters will still be able to enjoy their favourite pastime, and The Nationals will continue to advocate for their right to do so," he said.
Pictures from Martin Cameron MP website.
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