The proposal has angered environmentalists, who say the idea is dangerous and would be a poor method for culling kangaroos.

The Shooters and Fishers upper house MP Daniel Young said he had been presented with anecdotal evidence that indicated kangaroo numbers had become a problem in some parts of the state and a road safety hazard.

"There could be a very simple solution if we just looked at it without getting emotionally worked up," he said.

"Why is there not an open season for kangaroos, with the same regulations and rules that any other game species has, in which we would be allowed to hunt kangaroos for a certain period of the year."

Mr Young said kangaroo hunting could be overseen by the Game Management Authority, which administers duck hunting in Victoria.

But Victorian National Parks Association spokesman Phil Ingamells said an open season for hunting kangaroos would not help to control population numbers and was potentially "dangerous".

Mr Ingamells said using hunters to control animal numbers needed to be carried out by accredited shooters as part of a safely managed and monitored program.

"Any eradication program has to be part of a strategic plan," he said.

A spokeswoman for Environment Minister Lisa Neville said landholders could apply to scare disperse, trap or "lethally control" wildlife. These options can be used if wildlife is damaging buildings, pastures, crops or produce, posing a risk to humans or impacting on biodiversity.

However, killing the animals is only allowed by the Environment Department if all other non-lethal options have been exhausted.

The spokeswoman said Ms Neville had met with Mr Young on number of times and was always willing to discuss issues with him.

She said the government had not received evidence to show an increase in kangaroo numbers but it was happy to work with the community when presented with anecdotal evidence.

Victorian Greens Leader Greg Barber said one of the reasons people lived in regional Victoria was because they loved the bush and the wildlife.

"This idea, which of course will never be implemented, would set neighbour against neighbour," he said.