Il Regional Committee for Hunting Management of Valle d'Aosta agreed to the calendar for the 2020 / 2021 season. “We have, in any case, opposed the abolition of the levies of the ptarmigan and variable hare”, Declares the president Luciano Joris. Which underlines: “The Council of the regional administration has also expressed a favorable opinion. The last word will be up to the council ”. The Executive, coordinated by president Renzo Testolin in which the 1.500 Aosta Valley hunters are hoping. Joris again: "We rely heavily on a more in-depth analysis relating toabolition of hunting of the two species.
A 'stop' that will prevent, in the future, from knowing the actual numerical situation of these wild animals in the area. Censuses are essential with a view to withdrawals commensurate with the feedback. ". Regional law does not provide for this step; the abolition is, therefore, according to what Luciano Joris affirms "a political position taken by the Council, devoid of studies, of insights.
Both species are not present in small numbers. Now, these surveys will be organized by the Regional Wildlife Office “. The Covid-19 emergency did not allow for changes to be made to the hunting calendar; variations, among other things, unnecessary and hindered by the impossibility of meeting for a detailed discussion. The activity took place mostly via video conference. A solution judged "positive" by president of the Aosta Valley hunters. "We could continue - he hypothesizes - at least for the planning of some initiatives and to streamline schedules and commitments" (Voxpublica.it).