The coypu hunters, seven volunteers led by a foreman, also arrived in goito, in the province of Mantua. Already last year there was talk of this activity, the authorization dates back to twelve months ago and now there is a chance to carry out the withdrawal. The deputy mayor and councilor for agriculture, Paolo Boccola, gave the green light. In the 2016-2017 season the same volunteers had put a stop to the problem, intervening especially near the embankments, but then the number of hunters had dropped dramatically.
In Goito it is necessary to kill a number of otters between 400 and 500, consequently the Municipality has decided to provide 2500 € to resolve the emergency. The damage is evident above all for farm crops and stable meadows, a problem that is not limited only to the Mincio, but also to the channels. In a few days there will be a discussion with Goitese farmers to understand where to place the cages.
The volunteers followed a special course e will have the power to shoot rodents: the Province of Mantua will take care of the recovery and disposal of the carcasses. The municipal administration is aware of the fact that the phenomenon may not be completely eradicated, but be able to stem it it is still an important goal.