Duck Hunting
What is the RSPCA’s view on duck hunting?
The RSPCA opposes the recreational hunting of ducks because of the inherent and inevitable pain and suffering caused. Every year, during the government-declared ‘open season’ many thousands of ducks are shot over the wetlands of Australia in the name of sport. Some of these ducks will be killed outright.
What happens during duck and quail shooting and where does this occur?
Duck and quail shooting using a shotgun causes inevitable pain and suffering as not every bird is killed outright. For most of the year, native water birds (mainly ducks) and quail are protected under native wildlife laws.
How many ducks and quail are wounded due to recreational hunting?
In recreational duck and quail hunting people use a shotgun to shoot the birds; this causes inevitable pain and suffering as not every bird is killed outright.