Crying fowl
Submission to the South Australian Select Committee on Hunting Native Birds
Authors
Media release
SA Duck Hunting Ban, Backed by Majority of Voters, Would Have Minimal Economic Impact
Native bird hunting benefits few South Australians and imposes costs on many. Only 5% have ever shot ducks or quail, and of those people, just 40% intend to do so again. 76% of South Australians support a ban, including 48% who “strongly” support the idea. The economic impact of ending native bird hunting would be minimal, as 91% of hunters say they would redirect spending to fishing, hunting other species and similar outdoor activities.