ACLI Environment, Naturalistic Studies Center e WWF Foggia they sounded the alarm on Hare Italica (Lepus Corsicanus), an exclusive species of central-southern Italy, as well as Corsica as you can guess from the name. According to what was reported in the official press release, this animal would be in danger due to the wildlife restocking practices that are carried out for hunting purposes (Massively breeding European hares are introduced).
The two species of hare are similar and according to associations hunters cannot distinguish them. Furthermore, the two hares live in competition on the territory and repopulation reduces the survival of the Italic one to a minimum. The note also reads as in hunting season 2015-2016 the Wildlife Observatory of the Province of Foggia has authorized the Territorial Hunting Area to enter 600 European hares provided that the releases did not take place in sites of community importance, in special protection areas and in areas close to the Gargano National Park.
The associations have deepened i game entry records, noting the absence of control and vigilance by the hunting agents. In addition, a harsh accusation was launched against hunters, guilty of throwing "Ready-hunting animals" to have something to shoot, a hunt defined as "speculative and consumerist".