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4 March, 2010

RESCUERS RESOLUTE IN DEFENCE OF NATIVE DUCKS

With the annual open season on duck shooting about to commence, Against Animal Cruelty Tasmania (AACT) is leading the attack on the recreational killing of wildlife. AACT is supported by the Tasmanian Conservation Trust (TCT) and Wildlife Tasmania in opposing this annual destruction of wildlife in Tasmania.

“Every year we are faced with the cruel and senseless slaughter of native waterbirds in Tasmania at the hands of a minority wielding shotguns.” announced Chris Simcox of AACT, “This brutal and cowardly attack on native ducks is government-sanctioned and subsidised by taxpayers. Other states have recognised the cruelty inherent in duck shooting by stopping the annual killing, and Tasmania should do so too. Quite rightly the majority of Tasmanians favour an immediate end to this babarity.”

The duck shooting season starts on Saturday 6th March 2010. Rescuers are heading for Moulting Lagoon to save the lives of native ducks in the firing line. Throughout the season rescuers will be watching the wetlands to ensure the safety of native waterbirds.

AACT, TCT and Wildlife Tasmania expect the three major political parties to make clear their positions in relation to the recreational killing of native ducks and other wildlife.

For more information contact:
Chris Simcox, Against Animal Cruelty Tasmania, Ph: 0408 970 359