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My favorite new March quotation is by Clarence Fanto in the March 1 edition of The Berkshire Eagle, "Around here, at least until May, spring is more of an aspiration than a reality — a guest who pops in for a day or two, then beats a hasty retreat as winter refuses to hit the exits." It is mud time for friends living along gravel roads — and potholes for the rest of us. Soon, it once again will be time to get out the rake, although, its work will be far less than the other side of winter. Some winter birds begin leaving, while others refuse for more favorable winds that will help th...

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...

Victorian duck hunting comes under pressure from across the political divide Posted TueTuesday 19 updated ThuThursday 4 The 2020 duck season was cut short by low bird numbers and the coronavirus pandemic. ( Print text only Cancel Victorian MPs from across the political divide are urging Premier Daniel Andrews to ban duck hunting before the 2021 season is approved. Key points: But there are Labor MPs, including senior ministers, who privately oppose the party's stance Duck hunters argue the sport offers a sustainable and ethical way to source meat The Victorian Game Management Authority (GMA)...