Mystification campaign
In recent days, the debate on hunting in Italy has been rekindled, with particular reference to law 157/92, which regulates the protection of warm-blooded fauna and hunting. Some articles in national newspapers have raised concerns about an alleged desire of the Government to modify the current legislation in a permissive sense, fearing risks for wild fauna and public safety. The Coordination of Ligurian Regional Hunting Associations, who in a note denies the reconstructions spread through the press and denounces what he defines as a "mystification campaign" by animal rights groups.
An ideological and distorted vision
“To date – the press release states – the Government has not presented any bill to amend 157/92. These are therefore instrumental controversies, based on unconfirmed hypotheses and fueled by an ideological and distorted vision of hunting activity”. Hunting associations recognize that, after more than thirty years, the law deserves updates to adapt to changes in the territory and fauna, but they underline that the proposed changes put forward over the years are mainly aimed at harmonization with European regulations. “It is completely unfounded – the note continues – to claim that hunters want to carry out their activity at night or on beaches in the presence of bathers. These are imaginative scenarios, useful only to discredit our passion”.
In close contact with nature
According to the Ligurian coordination, in all European countries hunting is still supported by public opinion and continues to attract young generations. For Italian hunters, it is a tradition deeply rooted in the cultural and rural fabric of the country. "Hunting is not a sport - they reiterate - but a passion that takes place in close contact with nature, and which requires respect for the rules and the environment. We will not shy away from the debate: we are ready to discuss and respond with scientific data to criticism, but we ask that the debate take place on objective and non-ideological bases". The coordination concludes by hoping that in the coming weeks a constructive and calm discussion on the legislation can be opened, which takes into account the needs of environmental protection but also the social and cultural value of hunting.
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