New norm
In the debate surrounding the amendment to Law 157/1992, included in the recent Budget Law, Italcaccia has taken a clear stance. The association, through its national president Gianni Corsetti, has expressed strong opposition to theamendment relating to wildlife hunting companiesThe new law changes the legal framework for AFVs, allowing them to operate as individual or collective businesses. Until now, these organizations were characterized by non-entrepreneurial rules, but now they will be able to adopt more structured economic structures. The proponents of the law believe this will ensure greater fiscal transparency, administrative protection, and improved organizational capacity. However, Italcaccia openly criticizes this approach. According to the association, opening up to the business model poses significant risks for hunting management in Italy.
Privatization of hunting
The first concern concerns the potential privatization of hunting, with hunting territories and opportunities managed by private entities and accessible only for a fee. This would undermine the concept of social hunting, traditionally open to all hunters through ATCs and controlled by public bodies. Another concern raised concerns the risk of wildlife speculation and a reduction in available open land. If profit-making companies were to increase, environmental protection could take a back seat to economic interests. For Italcaccia, this contradicts the fundamental principle that wildlife is the heritage of the state and the community, not a resource to be entrusted to market forces.
Endless discussion
The association's position is part of a broader debate currently dividing the Italian hunting community. Some associations see the reform as an opportunity for growth, others fear an unacceptable and potentially damaging cultural shift. Ultimately, Italcaccia's opposition is based on the belief that hunting should remain an accessible activity, regulated by the public sector, and grounded in the protection of the environment and wildlife as a common good. The amendment, although approved, leaves open a debate that is likely to continue within political and administrative circles, especially at the regional level.
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