Guests of the evening
An evening to talk about hunting, present and future. Last Friday at clusone A debate, organized by the local Northern League party, took place at the municipal auditorium to in-depth analyze and discuss the reform of the national hunting law, focusing on wildlife management, environmental protection, and the passion for hunting. Among the items on the agenda were the entire issue of mountain passes, the issue of ring traps, and the reopening of bird snares. The evening's guests and speakers, moderated by Guido Giudici, were the Honorable Francesco Bruzzone, a key figure in the hunting debate; MEP Isabella Tovaglieri, an active member of both the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee and the Hunting Intergroup; the Honorable Rebecca Frassini; and Regional Councilor Roberto Anelli, who provided a firsthand perspective on the policies and initiatives adopted at the Lombardy level.
Anti-hunting ideology
The elementary school auditorium was packed with hunting enthusiasts: leaders of Federcaccia Lombardia and Bergamo, Anuu Migratoristi, Uncza, and the National Free Hunting Association were also present. The presentation by Honorable Francesco Bruzzone, who spearheaded the amendment to save the border crossings and is now working to amend Law 157 of 1992, was eagerly anticipated. Bruzzone's presentation is a testament to the ongoing debate nationwide, having been harshly criticized, even through ad hoc campaigns, by those who support the anti-hunting ideology. The race is certain to be very long. "We've already taken some steps, starting with the issue of mountain passes, which we managed to amend through the Mountain Law. There was an extreme urgency there, and let's say it went well," explained the Honorable Bruzzone. "The amendment to Law 157 is in the Senate today, temporarily stalled due to the Budget Law. There are over 2.000 amendments, many of which are instrumental on the part of the opposition, which doesn't want this change to happen. We'll see. It will be an uphill battle in the Senate, and then it will move on to the Chamber of Deputies. I don't make promises—I'm not used to making them to hunters—and I certainly don't make promises about timing or anything else, but the entire coalition is certainly committed."
The world of hunting has changed
Over the years, the hunting community and beyond have expressed a desire to update a law they consider essential, yet outdated. "Hunting has changed, the environment has changed, the number of hunters has changed, so amending this law is inevitable. There's also the possibility of better adapting to European issues. In 1992, Law 157 was the most restrictive hunting law in Europe. It remains so today. After so many years, it has produced one result: Italy is the European country with the highest concentration of wild fauna. Now is the time to intervene, also because the impact of certain wild fauna on the landscape is burdensome, not only for farmers, but also for all the road accidents."
Guarantee rules
What are the main points regarding the amendment to the law? "Clarity is needed, legal certainty above all else. The hunting calendar is as it is and cannot be cancelled due to appeals to the Regional Administrative Court, out of respect for hunters who are tax-paying citizens. Furthermore, clarity is needed regarding live decoys and rings; a law is needed that guarantees their use without inconvenience to hunters." Another issue requiring attention for the future is that of bird hunting, and here too the Northern League MP is not shying away and sending a clear message, at the Lombardy level, to those governing the Lombardy Region, indicating their lack of will to make a decision that could save hunting in hides. "It's certainly feasible; an exemption has even been granted for the levy; the one regarding the means of capture is even easier: a more significant and pressing commitment from the Region is needed because it's a goal that can be achieved." (Federcaccia Lombardia).
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