Why is recreational game hunting regulated in Victoria?
Game hunting in Victoria is regulated to: • Provide continued sustainable (except where other management objectives seek to control or reduce populations), humane, ethical and safe recreational hunting opportunities. • Ensure equitable sharing of game resources between stakeholders. • Minimise the destruction of non-game species. • Ensure the protection of wildlife habitats. Back to top How is game hunting managed? To remain sustainable, game harvest levels must not exceed the annual rate of production. There are a number of mechanisms that can be used to regulate harvest levels, including season length, bag limits, number of hunters and the times and places where hunting can occur. In Victoria, the most commonly applied harvest regulators are season length and bag limits, but in certain instances, tighter controls (eg. balloted hunting) are used to achieve particular management objectives. Open and close seasons are one of the most common management tools used by wildlife agencies thr
