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Italian regional hunting season policy disputes

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In Tuscany, regional authorities have authorized a limited pre-opening of the 2026-2027 hunting season for early September. September 2 and September 6. This measure, intended to protect agricultural crops, is restricted to specific species including starlings, pigeons, and collared doves, with strict daily and regional quotas in place. For starlings and pigeons, limits are set at 20 birds per day, while collared doves are limited to 10 per day. Hunting is restricted to specific areas, such as vineyards, olive groves, and orchards, or within 100 meters of such crops. Broadening the scope to a national level, the WWF has criticized the decision by 16 Italian regions, including regions—including Tuscany, to authorize Lombardy, Sicily, and Marche—have authorized early hunting days. days for up to 14 different species ahead of the official September 20 start date. The organization WWF and LIPU have criticized these decisions, arguing that the early starts ignore the impacts of the climate crisis, extreme heat, and severe drought. The WWF expressed particular concern regarding the hunting of migratory species like the quail, noting that such actions may contradict European Commission recommendations. The WWF Critics further alleged allege that regional decisions authorities are increasingly ignoring disregarding scientific guidance from ISPRA in favor of interests represented by the National Technical Hunting Fauna Committee. Committee, which is perceived as having a predominant hunting industry presence. In the Marche region, leaders have warned that water scarcity makes wildlife more vulnerable by forcing animals to concentrate in limited water sources, increasing ecosystem stress.

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  1. 2026-09-04 05:01 UTC Italian regional hunting season policy disputes
  2. 2026-09-01 15:50 UTC Italian regional hunting season policy disputes

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