[FOOON]

Latest http://bbc.in/17VBggd and http://bit.ly/17WuxTq

[ColD]

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles...ing-law.466855

CABS release

http://www.komitee.de/en/actions-and...hunters-exodus

[ColD]

So get rid of Mr Vella as well "possession of a shotgun and cartridges in a protected zone" "which the FKNK considers as unacceptable and strongly condemns." Oh my double standards then Lino

FKNK Membership Cancelled

The Federation for Hunting & Conservation – Malta (FKNK), on the recommendation of its Disciplinary Board, has cancelled the membership of Mr. Christian Gauci, of Mellieha. Mr. Gauci was earlier this week convicted in Court of having been in possession of a shotgun and cartridges in a protected zone, other hunting related illegalities and relapsing. The Board’s recommendation was based on the seriousness of these acts, which the FKNK considers as unacceptable and strongly condemns.

A person cannot have his/her hunting licence renewed unless he/she is a member of the FKNK.

The Commissioner of Police is being informed accordingly.

Lino Farrugia

Secretary General

[Jonny Crossbill]

Good afternoon all,

I've been following this thread silently, but thought I'd share my latest blog...

I wrote a 'letter to Malta' today. For full details see my blog.

I will be updating in the event of any responses.

Cheers,

Jonny

[FOOON]

Birdlife Malta on Pinterest here

[FOOON]

Its a battlefield, latest here

[ColD]

The tourist industry at risk, I last visited Malta in 1967 and refused ever to set foot on the place again until the shooting stopped. It was like a war zone ! Looks like I will never get to go there again !!! or will I

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles...hunting.467086

[ColD]

Be sure to read the replies from the hunters on the following and previous Times of Malta website.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles...hunting.467037

[ColD]

http://www.independent.com.mt/articl...ng-1468006401/

[ColD]

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles...oes-on-.467162

[FOOON]

It just goes on...link http://bit.ly/10jsmlb

[WesBirder]

Hi, I thought some of you may be interested in viewing this BBC News report on birds being hunted during the migration season. Apologies if someone has already linked to this. Here is the link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22322236

[ColD]

With World press now getting involved and reporting the shameful acts in Malta, Lino has sent out another of his pathetic emails !


27 April 2013

Hunting and the MHRA

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) is reportedly concerned about a possible “negative economic effect” of hunting. The MHRA fouled up once when one prominent member was photographed wearing the infamous T-shirt “Stop illegal spring hunting”. This time, the MHRA has messed up again, fooled no doubt by the abolitionist lobby.

What is damaging ecological tourism to Malta is not the hunting, but the “hype” around it: “Hunting publicity harming islands’ ecological tourism” (April 23)”. It is not the Federation for Hunting & Conservation – Malta (FKNK) nor the St. Hubert Hunters (KSU) that say so, but Merill Ltd., the only local licensed company engaged in eco-tourism, which works ‘hands-on’ with the countryside stakeholders, i.e. the hunters and the farmers.

Recently, there were only 3 violations of a bird reserve. Nevertheless, an unholy fuss was created involving a BBC film crew, plus at least 17 news reports in Malta’s leading newspaper. There are 9,600 licensed to hunt in April, and 3 poachers make up only 0.03%. This is proof enough that the whole issue is being dramatically sensationalized by fanatics, aided by foreign abolitionists. As regards the MHRA’s appeal to NGOs “to ensure that the Government takes the necessary steps” to eradicate hunting abuses, the FKNK as the largest NGO would like to assure the association that we co-operate fully with the Government towards that objective.

Finally, since tourism forecasts for 2013 predict a record year, the MHRA should not be unduly concerned. Nevertheless, the MHRA may wish to note that we would gladly participate in any seminar or forum it might organize to study the phenomenon of anti-hunting agitation and sensationalism and their possible effects on tourism.

Lino Farrugia / David Borg Cardona

Secretary General / Secretary

FKNK / KSU