The green light
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fisheries Department of Rural and Territorial Development of the Sicily region, has established that in addition to DA n.52/GAB of 17/07/2024, the hunting of wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is permitted in the Sicilian Region.
Dates and limitations
Without prejudice to the opening date, set for 15 September 2024, and without prejudice to all limitations on time and place, the taking of the species is authorised in distinct periods and have been defined for the various Territorial Hunting Areas present on the island.
The breakdown by ATC
In detail, these are the dates: from September 15 to October 20, 2024: ME2; from September 15 to November 10, 2024: AA.TT.CC. AG1, AG2, CL1, CL2, CT1, CT2, EN1, EN2, ME1, PA1, PA2, RG1, RG2, SR1, SR2, TP1, TP2. From September 15 to September 30, 2024 in the AA.TT.CC. AG1, AG2, ME1, PA1, PA2, TP1 and TP2 exclusively with the use of non-lead ammunition. The hunting limits for the wild rabbit species for the 2024-2025 hunting season are distinguished by ATC according to the scheme contained in the Resolution.