Conservation Regulator Victoria is seeking information about two separate incidents where Australian magpies were shot with arrows.
The birds were found on 1 February 2025 in Narre Warren and 7 February in Seaford; it is not believed that the two incidents are connected.
According to a Conservation Regulator spokesperson, they have “opened an investigation into two separate incidents in which Australian magpies were shot with arrows”.
“We are seeking information from the public after the magpies were found, sadly died as a result of their injuries,” they said.
All wildlife in the state are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, with the Conservation taking all allegations of wildlife crime seriously, and have urged anyone with more information to contact 136 186.
According to the Act, it is illegal to hunt, take, destroy, injure, or interfere with wildlife without authorisation.
Offenders face maximum penalties of more than $9,870 and/or six months imprisonment.
Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, or by visiting crimestoppersvic.com.au.
