La hunting in Calabria closed on January 31 last and there will be no extensions. This was communicated by the Agriculture and Agri-food Resources Department of the Calabria Region following the negative opinion of theIspra (Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research) about the postponement, until February 10, of hunting for some species. "On January 28, 2021 - reads the note - Ispra sent its opinion in reference to the request made by the department, on 5 January 2021, regarding the possibility, in consideration of the Covid emergency, to extend the hunting activity for the species (wood pigeon, magpie, hooded crow, jay) until the general closing date of the appointed hunt the 10 February 2021.
According to the aforementioned opinion, the postponement to 10 February cannot be considered admissible, as otherwise the maximum hunting time of the species in question would be extended, beyond the terms allowed by theart. 18, paragraph 2, of law no. 157/92, as amended by law no. 96/2010 ". «Therefore, in consideration of the aforementioned negative opinion expressed by Ispra - continues the note -, it was deemed necessary to cancel the resolution of the Regional Council no. 9 of 28 January 2021, concerning the "Hunting Calendar 2020/2021 - Changes and additions, with which it was intended to extend the hunting period for the species of wood pigeon, magpie, hooded crow, jay, from 1 to 10 February 2021 ".
"In consideration of this, taking into account the unfavorable opinion of Ispra to the postponement of the closure of the hunt to 10 February 2021" for the aforementioned species, "the hunting activity for the year 2020/2021 - finally explains the department - has concluded on January 31, 2021. This in order to avoid can be induced into erroneous assessments both hunters and supervisory bodies ».