Italy hunting season begins amid rescue and legislative debate

The start of the hunting season in Italy has brought both local incidents and renewed political debate. In Libiano, firefighters from the Novafeltria detachment performed a specialized rescue using advanced speleo-alpine-fluvial (SAF) procedures to save a hunting dog that had fallen into a deep well. The animal was successfully retrieved and was reported to be in good physical condition.

On a national level, the reopening of the hunting season coincides with ongoing legislative discussions in the Chamber of Agriculture regarding DDL1552. Environmental groups, including Lipu, have expressed concerns that the proposed law could harm biodiversity and ecosystems, potentially leading to EU infringement procedures. Additionally, polling data suggests a decline in public support for hunting, with a majority of Italians favoring significant limitations or the complete abolition of the activity.