Adverse climatic events
It is back in operation Weather Woodcock, in implementation of the "Protocol for the protection of wintering populations of woodcock during adverse climatic events" of ISPRA (Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research).
Waves of frost
This protocol contains criteria, times and methods of intervention for the suspension of hunting of the Woodcock species in the event of events defined as "Wave of cold", in order to safeguard local contingents.
Dates to remember
The Woodcock Weather forecast during the winter 2024-25 is produced by ERSAF on a weekly basis from 1 December 2024 to 20 January 2025 and published by 9.30 am on every Tuesday of each week included in the period of application, and is valid for the following 6 consecutive days starting from Wednesday (first possible hunting day) until the Monday following the issue. Also for this week, woodcock hunting and until 17 December, is open without problems in every province. (Federcaccia Lombardia)