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Breaking News Official: Malta Spring Hunting Will Remain Closed (1 Viewer)
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Upland Birder
Birding On The Edge
Hi Ann and Chris,
It is brilliant news. I guess we have just got to watch this space and see what happens next. We will have to wait for further reports from Birdlife International and see how things go.
Dean:t:
It is brilliant news. I guess we have just got to watch this space and see what happens next. We will have to wait for further reports from Birdlife International and see how things go.
Dean:t:
Twite
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Times of Malta carries the story. It is interesting to read the comments posted in response, mostly in favour of ECJ decision.
http://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080424/local/european-court-bans-spring-hunting-this-year
Twite.
http://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080424/local/european-court-bans-spring-hunting-this-year
Twite.
Ann, that's precisely what I hope too. Anyone caught carrying a shotgun, outside, can now be arrested. For those inclined to read through all the legal details here is the link to the text.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/downloads/hunting_order.pdf
Apparently, Mr Dimas has also said that this case has created a precedent for all the EU, for the years to come.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080425/local/malta-abides-by-court-decision-on-hunting
Am so happy about it
http://www.timesofmalta.com/downloads/hunting_order.pdf
Apparently, Mr Dimas has also said that this case has created a precedent for all the EU, for the years to come.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080425/local/malta-abides-by-court-decision-on-hunting
Am so happy about it
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Vectis Birder
Itchy feet
Excellent news! Finally the "war" on hunting looks like it's being won for the birds, Europe and the majority of decent Maltese people.
John Sherratt
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That is some good news made my Friday that has !!
bobthebirder
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This is excellent news and I applaud the EU for this. However, I am afraid I remain pessimistic. Doesn't it all depend on whether and how rigorously the Maltese government enforces the ban? I am not sure the will is there.
ColD
Save the Egyptian Vulture in Greece
paulwfromtheden
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Great news indeed!! But dont think that this is the end. I know the Malta and the Maltese, and it will take more than legislation to prevent what they believe to be their birthright.
PandionMlt
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They are not being arested... the one or two caught daily are merely having their shotguns confiscated.
This is far from the end of Spring Hunting in Malta...
This is far from the end of Spring Hunting in Malta...
Hi PandionMlt,
That is not good news for the birds, no doubt the hunters probably have more than one gun or easily obtain (borrow) another one.
I knew the hunters wouldn't just "stop" but hoped the police would do more than they seem to be to enforce the law, hand out a few fines at least and if caught more than once, jail the offenders.
Ann :-C:egghead:
That is not good news for the birds, no doubt the hunters probably have more than one gun or easily obtain (borrow) another one.
I knew the hunters wouldn't just "stop" but hoped the police would do more than they seem to be to enforce the law, hand out a few fines at least and if caught more than once, jail the offenders.
Ann :-C:egghead:
ColD
Save the Egyptian Vulture in Greece
Times of Malta poll on the EU court ruling.... if you have not voted on this poll yet nows the time.
Current vote for EU ruling is...
YES 72.4%
NO 26.3%
DONT KNOW 1.3%
TOTAL VOTES SO FAR 3614
You will be pleased to know that Turtle Dove presently passing through Crete have increased this year, we have seen more than ever before. Also the Red Footed Falcon are moving through in large numbers, at least they are not [thankfully]getting shot here, the locals seem to be leaving them alone.
Cheers
Col D
Current vote for EU ruling is...
YES 72.4%
NO 26.3%
DONT KNOW 1.3%
TOTAL VOTES SO FAR 3614
You will be pleased to know that Turtle Dove presently passing through Crete have increased this year, we have seen more than ever before. Also the Red Footed Falcon are moving through in large numbers, at least they are not [thankfully]getting shot here, the locals seem to be leaving them alone.
Cheers
Col D
PandionMlt
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the police are doing what they can... but now the hunters and trappers are posting lookouts and informing eachother via radio if birdwatchers or police are in the area.
ausmar
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If you think that just by making hunting illegal will solve the problem it won't!!!
HUNTING IS STILL GOING ON! BIRDS ARE STILL SHOT. MAYBE IN LERSSER NUMBERS AS SOME SELF RESPECTIVE HUNTERS ARE NOT HUNTING BUT STILL WHEN YOU SEE THE LARGE AMOUNT OF HUNTERS THER ARE HERE... : i heard shots from my school (Dingli) this morning and when i go out birding it 's no different!
HUNTING IS STILL GOING ON! BIRDS ARE STILL SHOT. MAYBE IN LERSSER NUMBERS AS SOME SELF RESPECTIVE HUNTERS ARE NOT HUNTING BUT STILL WHEN YOU SEE THE LARGE AMOUNT OF HUNTERS THER ARE HERE... : i heard shots from my school (Dingli) this morning and when i go out birding it 's no different!
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