planet. Kangaroo harvesting only occurs in approved harvest zones, with quotas set to ensure population sustainability. In Victoria, quotas were formally introduced in 2019, starting at 93,640 kangaroos and peaking at 166,750 in 2023, before decreasing to 111,575 in 2024 to balance ecological and management needs.

If numbers approach minimum thresholds harvest zones are closed until populations recover. Kangaroos are harvested by licensed shooters in accordance with a strict code of practice