24 November 2020
Today’s big spending Victorian State Budget has included some welcome spending on both deer management, both for today and for the future with a large commitment for the next Sustainable Hunting Action Plan.
When the Victorian Government released the Strategy just a month ago many commentators were underwhelmed with the stated $1 million investment. Today’s budget commits $18.3 million over the next four years – sending a serious statement about the Government’s commitment to getting a handle on wild deer management.
These budget commitments highlight the importance of game hunting and game management to Victoria.
Key initiatives in the budget include:
Deliver another Sustainable Hunting Action Plan
The Budget provides funding of $5.3 million over four years to develop – in partnership with hunting organisations and Traditional Owners – and deliver a second Sustainable Hunting Action Plan.
This will deliver on a key election commitment of the Government.
The Budget provides $8.3 million over four years for the Victorian Community Pest Management initiative, which will see the fox and wild dog bounty extended.
The bounty will continue to pay $10 payment for each fox killed and $120 payment for each wild dog killed to Victorian residents.
Collections generally occur at scheduled times from 1 March to 31 October. This year, collection dates have been extended to 26 November 2020 owing to COVID-19 restrictions’ impacts on the ability to open the depots.
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