24,330. At the same time the number of licenced duck hunters in Victoria has grown from 18,348 in 2009 to 24,330 in 2021. What state has the most duck hunters? 1: Texas, 99,900 Plus, it has a fanatical hunting culture and loads of great wintering waterfowl habitat, from the Gulf Coast to inland reservoirs and […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Where Is A Good Place To Drive To In Victoria?
18 Best Scenic Drives & Road Trips in Victoria North East & Western Victoria Silo Art Trail Scenic Drives. Great Ocean Road & Otways Road Trip. Phillip Island to French Island Scenic Drive. Historic Goldfields Road Trip & Scenic Drive. The Great Alpine Road Trip. The Bellarine Taste Trail. Grampians Road Trip. Where is a […]
Are Cast Nets Illegal In Victoria?
The following equipment is illegal to use in Victoria: Set lines. Mesh nets, cast nets. What nets are legal in Victoria? What type of netting should be used? Netting used on household fruiting trees or plants must have a mesh size of 5mm x 5mm or less at full stretch. Are cast nets legal in […]
When Can You Catch Salmon In Victoria?
During the closed season, anglers must not take or possess salmonids in, or or next to Victorian rivers, river sections and streams. The 2022 trout and salmon closed season on rivers and streams is from Tuesday 14 June until Friday 2 September inclusive. The first open day is on Saturday 3 September. Where can I […]
Do Cats Need To Be Registered In Victoria?
Microchipping and registration of your cat All cats 3 months of age and over must be registered with the local council. Existing registrations must be renewed by 10 April each year. If being registered for the first time, cats must be microchipped before registration. Do you have to register your cat in Vic? Pet registration […]
How Much Has Lake Victoria Shrunk?
In the past five years, the lake’s water levels have dropped by six and a half feet. Rising temperatures, sporadic rain and hydroelectric dams have all contributed to the lake’s decline and pushed fishermen far from home in search of fish. Why is Lake Victoria shrinking? Based on ancient lake records, the dry periods are […]
What Causes Water Hyacinth In Lake Victoria?
In Lake Victoria, ideal environmental conditions caused by anthropocentric environmental degradation and the lack of biological control agents such as phytophagous insects, mites and microbial pathogens were responsible for rapid growth and spread of the water hyacinth during the last decade. How did water hyacinth get into Lake Victoria? As its flowers are reputed for […]
Who Are The Health Ministers In Victoria?
Department of Health (Victoria) Department overview Employees 4,342 (June 2021) Annual budget $26.5 billion (FY 2020-21) Ministers responsible Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Health & Minister for Ambulance Services Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Mental Health Colin Brooks, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Who is the head of the Health department in Victoria? Dr Brett SuttonDr […]
Who Is In The Victorian Legislative Assembly?
Victorian Legislative Assembly Legislative Assembly Speaker Maree Edwards, Labor since 2 August 2022 Deputy Speaker Vacant Leader of the House Mary-Anne Thomas, Labor since 5 December 2022 Government Whip Michaela Settle, Labor since August 2022 Who is in the Victorian Legislative Council? Victorian Legislative Council Legislative Council Leader of the Government Jaclyn Symes, Labor since […]
Who Does The Governor Of Victoria Represent?
The Governor’s primary constitutional responsibility is to represent The King at the head of Victoria’s system of constitutional democracy. What is the role of the Victorian Governor? Primary responsibility The primary obligation of the Governor is to oversee the workings of the government of the day to ensure that it acts within the boundaries of […]