The second (and last) exam session of the year takes place on Tuesday 19 October the hunting qualification. The appointment is at 8,30 for the written test in the Falco room of the Meeting Center of the Province of Cuneo (entrance to Dante 45 course) followed by the oral and practical test, always at the Meeting Center (Meinero room). In fact, to be able to practice hunting, it is necessary to be in possession of a specific qualification which is obtained by passing an exam and which allows the exercise of the hunting activity. both in the "plain" and in the "Alps area", in addition to the rifle port license for hunting use issued by the Police Headquarters. The exam includes a theoretical test with multiple choice lasting 30 minutes.
You will pass the written test with a minimum of 21 correct answers out of 30 and then take the oral exam. Overcoming the theoretical test it is valid only for the exam session in which it was taken. The oral exam includes the recognition of the fauna through the illustrated specimens and a specific examination on hunting weapons and their use. Due to the covid emergency, there are no visits to the taxidermic exhibition in the Province. Candidates must respect safety distances avoiding gatherings e show up with a mask, a personal pen and an identity document.
The hunting qualification exam focuses on the following subjects: legislation on the protection of fauna and the discipline of hunting; huntable and non-huntable species with the knowledge of the hunting calendar and the places where hunting is prohibited; hunting means, use of dogs, stalking, prohibited hunting methods, area of the Alps, protection oasis, restocking and capture areas, areas for dog training, programmed hunting management, wildlife farms - hunting and agri-tourism- hunting, hunting agents and their functions, related sanctions and procedures; zoology applied to hunting, with the knowledge of protected species and those particularly protected; environmental protection and principles of safeguarding agricultural production; safety rules e prevention of agroforestry fires; hunting weapons and their use, as well as safety measures and prevention of accidents against one's own person and towards others; first aid rules. The issue of the hunting qualification certificate, with stamp duty, is subject to the payment of the related regional tax for the qualification to practice hunting (Cuneo24).