Hi all,
Just trying to get my head around this new Game and Feral Animal Control Amendment Bill 2009.
Which state government department actually decided which of the species listed are now game birds? And how will the Game Council decide to allocate quota’s for certain species? Do they have a scientific department that can adequately assess the potential implications of hunting on each species?
I can understand a potential need for controlling some bird species which are in large numbers and can be demonstrated to be having some form of significant economic, health or environmental impact, such as White Ibis. However what is the justification of including Topknot Pigeons, which have a benefit in spreading rainforest seeds (as well as Camphor Laurels!)? While the various duck species such as Shovellor, Pink Ear Ducks and both species species of whistle ducks may be locally common any approved hunting of these species could also have a significant impact on local populations.
And why would the Straw Neck Ibis be considered a game species? Can’t imagine there would be much thrill in the stalking and hunting of an Ibis, which are also of significant benefit to the farming community by feeding on locusts. It was only a few years ago that there were major concerns about the long term status of this species due to the aging population and the lack of significant breeding events during the prolonged drought.
Hopefully some common sense is applied. Tim
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