ducks

[Queasy]

Thats a good question, not sure if there is a law against grabbing ducks

Its the look from peak hour traffic...lol

It's probably stupid even thinking about it but I really do wonder if there is a law against it, I know they can be a pain in the butt when fishing :thumbsup:

Think you'll find pretty much all native wildlife is protected by law. Certain species of duck can be taken by licensed hunters holding a game licence during the open season by "shotgun only, not exceeding 12 guage or two barrels" at locations where shooting is permitted.

Having said the my mum was doing her daily walk around Princes Park in Carlton North a few years ago when a man casually strolled past picnickers and grabbed a duck. When challenged by the horrified onlookers, he stated it was a wild duck and he had every right to take it home and cook it, which he proceeded to do.....

[Mike_M]

Having said the my mum was doing her daily walk around Princes Park in Carlton North a few years ago when a man casually strolled past picnickers and grabbed a duck. When challenged by the horrified onlookers, he stated it was a wild duck and he had every right to take it home and cook it, which he proceeded to do.....

If it was a mallard or feral domestic duck, then he was probably correct.

[Queasy]

Having said the my mum was doing her daily walk around Princes Park in Carlton North a few years ago when a man casually strolled past picnickers and grabbed a duck. When challenged by the horrified onlookers, he stated it was a wild duck and he had every right to take it home and cook it, which he proceeded to do.....

If it was a mallard or feral domestic duck, then he was probably correct.

Good point, and I'm not sure what species of duck it was. Generally I reckon I see more wood ducks about than anything. I did get the impression tho that the 'hunter' wouldn't have cared too much, and nothing short of taking the bloke down in a rugby tackle was going to save that duck.

[Fishomicko]

I know they banned fishing in Blackburn lake because people were catching ducks to take home for dinner

[Trumpeter]

These people are cruel and f'ing tight @rses, just go and buy a farmed duck, cleaned, plucked, ready to go...

[Lightningx]

I know they banned fishing in Blackburn lake because people were catching ducks to take home for dinner

That's just sad :down:

[mingle]

What he said, x 2...

These people are cruel and f'ing tight @rses, just go and buy a farmed duck, cleaned, plucked, ready to go...

[Lightningx]

Even worse was one time when I was fishing for mullet in the Yarra under the Westgate I saw a guy casting his line up into the air into a flock of flying seagulls. It got tangled with a couple which he pulled down and when I asked him what he plans to do with them he said for dinner...

[Trumpeter]

Now that's just wrong....

[Lightningx]

Now that's just wrong....

And that's no lie mate I am telling you the absolute truth... I thought I was hearing things...