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Results of February 2008 Duck Count

Five species of native duck namely; black duck, mountain duck, wood duck, chestnut teal and grey teal are hunted in Tasmania during an open season usually held from early March to early June. In order to assist in management of the harvest of these species and the management of other non harvested waterbird species, there is a need to monitor their population trends.

Each year since 1985, in February, the Department carries out a statewide count of waterbirds with assistance from the Parks and Wildlife Service and many volunteers.

These counts are not an attempt to count all of the ducks in the state but rather to get an index of trends in the populations.

Results of February 2008 Duck Count
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