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Lake Bookar State Game Reserve closed to hunting

May 30th, 2023Lake Bookar State Game Reserve closed to hunting

Lake Bookar State Game Reserve, north of Camperdown, is closed to hunting from Saturday, 20 May 2023 to prevent disturbance to significant numbers of threatened Hardhead ducks. 

Lake Bookar State Game Reserve, north of Camperdown, is closed to hunting from Saturday, 20 May 2023 to prevent disturbance to significant numbers of threatened Hardhead ducks. 

On 10 May 2023, a survey of Lake Bookar detected more than 1,300 threatened Hardhead ducks (pictured above).  

Signs will be installed at Lake Bookar alerting hunters to the closure and Authorised Officers will patrol the wetland to ensure compliance. 

To see which wetlands are closed or partially closed to hunting for the 2023 duck season, visit Wetland Closures – 2023 duck season 

Wetlands will continue to be monitored throughout the season. Hunters are reminded to check the GMA website regularly for updates. 

Report illegal hunting and breaches to public safety laws to the GMA, visit Report Illegal Hunting or call 136 186. 

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