Submissions to inquiry described hunting as generational tradition, while animal activists displayed dead ducks outside parliament building
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Dozens of recreational duck hunters have urged a Victorian parliamentary inquiry not to bow to “political correctness” by outlawing the activity, warning that the banning of meat and other animal products could be next.
Hunters and activists suspect that this year’s duck-hunting season could be the last after the Andrews government in February announced a shortened season and a parliamentary inquiry to examine its future.
Continue reading…Submissions to inquiry described hunting as generational tradition, while animal activists displayed dead ducks outside parliament buildingFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDozens of recreational duck hunters have urged a Victorian parliamentary inquiry not to bow to “political correctness” by outlawing the activity, warning that the banning of meat and other animal products could be next.Hunters and activists suspect that this year’s duck-hunting season could be the last after the Andrews government in February announced a shortened season and a parliamentary inquiry to examine its future.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…