Tag: duck hunting

Hundreds of Electricians Walk Off Victorian Metro Tunnel Job

March 31, 2023
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Hundreds of electricians have walked off the job at Victoria’s Metro Tunnel project in defence of their right to enjoy outdoor activities, including hunting. The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) Victorian branch announced about midday on March 31 that 800 members had walked off the state’s largest construction project. Members came together to defend their right…

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Duck Hunting Season Given Green Light in Southern Australia Despite Calls for Ban

February 26, 2023
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Recreational duck hunting season will go ahead in the southern Australian state of Victoria despite repeated calls for it to be banned. Victoria’s Game Management Authority (GMA) confirmed on Feb. 24 the 2023 duck hunting season arrangements. The 2023 duck hunting season will be from April 26 to May 30, with a limit of four…

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The Fascinating History Behind Hunting Decoys, An American Folk Art Form

May 27, 2022
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Decoys originate from man’s efforts to lure waterfowl. Whether hunting with nets, traps, or firearms, hunters came to value decoys as highly as boats, blinds, and shotguns. As weaponry improved and populations increased in the latter part of the 19th century, more and more people hunted waterfowl for food and sport, and the demand for…

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