23 shares Mr Meddick referred to the GMA's Hunters' knowledge survey report, which found 80 per cent of hunters failed a bird identification test. Hunters were allowed to kill seven of the eight game duck species but were banned from killing the Blue-winged Shoveler due to dwindling numbers last season. Those who oppose duck hunting believe the high-failure rate of identifying ducks will put Blue-winged Shovelers in the firing line. A duck on the Kennett River in Victoria. Hunters were allowed to kill seven of the eight game duck species but were banned from killing the Blue-winged Shoveler due to dwindling numbers last season