Shortened Victorian duck hunt set to go ahead in May, angering animal activists and the Opposition Posted SatSaturday 6 updated TueTuesday 23 The duck hunting season will run from May 26 to June 14. ( Print text only Cancel The Victorian Game Management Authority has announced that the Victorian duck hunting season will run for 20 days from May 26, sparking anger from animal rights activists, who want it banned, and the Nationals, who called it a ban by stealth. Key points: The duck hunting season will run for 20 days beginning on May 26 Andy Meddick from the Animal Justice Party says duck numbers are down and the hunt should be banned