Deep indignation
FACE The HVV, in particular President Laurens Hoedemaker, expressed their full support for the President of the Hubertus Vereniging Vlaanderen, Rudi Van Decraen, following the incident on March 4, 2026. According to the HVV, after an alarm was triggered by a surveillance camera, Van Decraen went to check the suspicious area and encountered two masked individuals. He was knocked to the ground and violently attacked, suffering serious injuries and requiring hospital treatment.
Senseless act
FACE explained: “We are deeply shocked by this senseless act of violence and unequivocally condemn any form of intimidation or aggression against those engaged in the legal and sustainable management and conservation of wildlife.".
Pure crime
The association added: “We call on the authorities to identify, prosecute, and severely punish the individuals who attacked Van Decraen. When activism turns into crime, the authorities must act quickly and decisively. Our thoughts are with him and his family and we wish him a speedy and full recovery.".
What is Hubertus Vereniging Vlaanderen
The Hubertus Vereniging Vlaanderen, an association based in Belgium, defends hunting interests in Flanders and has approximately 7.500 members. The organization's work is based on four pillars: nature research, scientific and administrative support for local game management units, public communication, and social education.
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