Victoria extends duck hunting season to 83 days, allowing nine ducks daily, amid safety and conservation争议.

Victoria's duck hunting season will extend to 83 days starting March 19, with hunters allowed to bag nine ducks daily, up from six. The government introduces new safety measures, including online training for new shooters. Critics, including the Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, argue the decision is reckless, risking the lives of 400,000 native waterbirds. The move faces opposition from animal rights groups and comes despite a 50% drop in waterbird populations due to drought.

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