VICTORIA’S duck hunting season will start next Wednesday with new bag limits for shooters.
Duck season opening will come just five days after this Saturday’s start to the stubble quail  season that was announced last Thursday.
GMW acting Water Storage Services general manager Craig Kellow asked people to make preparations before going hunting at GMW lakes, dams, and reservoirs.
Duck hunting is allowed on Gouldburn Murray Water reservoirs including Laanecoorie.
Acting water storage services general manager Craig Kellow said: “It is important hunters familiarise themselves with the duck hunting arrangements for the 2024 season.
“Duck hunting is permitted at several of our lakes, dams, and reservoirs, but there are still areas at these storages where hunting is prohibited. It is important hunters are aware of these locations before they visit. 
“We have maps on our website showing people where hunting is not allowed, and we encourage people to get in touch with us if they need something clarified. 
“Hunters will also need to get landholder consent to hunt or pass through private property that adjoins GMW land, waterways, and storages.
“We ask everyone to be considerate of other members of the public and the environment, and to make safety their priority.”
Duck hunters will have a six-bag daily limit this year after the State Government decided to allow the shoot despite a Parliamentary inquiry last year recommending its abolition. 
The 2024 Victorian duck hunting season ends on June 5.