North-west Tasmania's annual duck count has begun to determine hunting's effect on the local bird population. A number of hunters are among the volunteer counters and say they are taking part ...

Tasmania is the only state to hold the event this year, with South Australia and Victoria both closing their seasons because of the impact the dry has had on the duck population.

Tasmanian conservation groups battling to save native Pacific black duck A new species has silently been taking over Tasmanian waterways and conservationists say they’re a threat to native species.

‘Smile for everyone’: A much loved Tasmanian duck farmer is fondly remembered A farmer who set up Tasmania’s first pastured duck farm is being remembered by market goers after his tragic death.

This was published 18 years ago Tas govt under fire over duck shooting March 2, 2007 — 5.29am Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size ...

The Pacific black duck (PBD) is found across Australia and the Pacific region, but recent hybridisation by closely related species, introduced Mallard ducks, has damaged the species’ gene pool.

Maddy Thurstans 11 with mum Dydee Mann who both volunteer with the group. Pacific Black Duck Conservation Group who have been helping with the removal of non native ducks and geese at the Hobart ...