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Bid to stop marmot hunting in France fails

Six environmental associations denounced the hunting as ‘scandalous’ but the court did not rule in their favour

French state faces legal action for not protecting people from hunters

Two associations say that the ‘unprecedented’ case is calling for no-hunt days and claims that 70% of people in France ‘do not feel safe’ during hunting season

Bid to ban hunting in France on Sundays branded ‘extremely shocking’

Since 2000, there have been 421 fatal hunting accidents in France, but the number of deaths each year is falling

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Hunting, retirement age: Heated week ahead for French government

This week will also see the start of the winter sales, a truffle festival, the world ice water swimming championship, a trial over a horse meat sale scandal and more

Hunting in France: idea of a ban on Sundays looks unlikely

The government is instead reported to favour the development of an app for hunters to declare their shoots

French government considers new hunting rules including alcohol ban

The rules on alcohol and drug use may be the same as those for driving, while other measures may also be implemented. Yet, the government has so far ruled out a Sunday ban

Hunting in France has its place – as long as it is done responsibly

Nick Inman argues that compromise is everything if hunters want their divisive tradition to continue

Traditional skylark hunting re-authorised in France again

The LPO has condemned the government’s decision to reauthorise hunting with traditional nets and cages, despite the Conseil d’Etat previously saying the move contravened EU law

Hunting subsidies rise to €6.3m in France as critics call for ban

Critics say the hunting lobby has had far ‘too many gifts’ in recent years and are calling for a temporary ban, but proponents say its organisation is ‘transparent’

French village restricts hunting by banning bullets after hiker death

The death of the 25-year-old hiker in Cantal last weekend was ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’ on hunting accidents, the mayor’s office said

‘Our friend was killed by French hunter, stricter controls are vital’

Senators have been hearing from friends of a victim campaigning for two hunt-free days a week and hunting organisations after a petition launched a debate

Spotlight back on hunting ban in France after death of motorist

A petition to ban hunts on Sundays and Wednesdays in France is gathering momentum, however blood sports in France are unlikely to be banned or curtailed any time soon

‘Hunters should help police rural issues in France’ says hunting boss

The comments come as recent high-profile accidents have reignited the debate over hunting rules, and some authorities call for more regulation and hunting-free days

Two hunt-free days in France petition passes 80,000 signatures

The campaign was launched by friends of a 25-year-old accidentally shot dead by a hunter in his garden. If it reaches 100,000, it could be selected for debate in the Sénat

France reviews overturning ban on cage and net traps for some birds

Catching lapwings, golden plovers, skylarks, thrushes and blackbirds using nets and cages was banned over the summer, but a judge may now reconsider that decision

Six arrested in eastern France after illegal boar hunt

Gendarmerie used a helicopter to survey an area of forest, and caught the poachers ‘in the act’ of hunting boar with dogs and 4x4 vehicles

Hunting for large game permitted in France despite lockdown

The exception to the lockdown law was granted this weekend, with pro-hunters saying it does not go far enough but animal welfare campaigners dubbing it a “scandal”

France bans turtledove hunting for 2020-21 as numbers drop

The French Conseil d’Etat has banned woodland turtledove hunting in France for the 2020-21 season, in a U-turn on a previous ministerial decision to allow it.

Macron bans ‘illegal’ hunting of thrush and blackbirds

The President took the decision to ban birdlime (or "glue") hunting after meeting with hunting representatives and politicians. The ban is in place for one year.

MEP: France hunts in an illegal way

A French MEP has called for “a gradual stoppage of hunting” in France and said that hunters in the country currently “hunt protected species in a totally illegal way”.

Pyrenees bear found shot dead in southwest France

A wild Pyrenees bear has been found illegally killed in southwest France, prompting the ecology minister to lodge a formal State complaint into the crime.

Criticism as France lengthens boar hunting season

Hunters in France are to win the right to hunt boar “almost all year round” due to a new government decree, in a move that has been condemned by a nature protection group.

French charity seeking to shut down hunting parks

A wild animal charity has gathered 30,000 signatures in its attempt to ban hunts in enclosed parks.

French court overturns hunt decree on endangered bird

The Conseil d'État, the highest administrative court in France, has overturned a ministerial decree that had previously allowed the hunting of the threatened bird species, the curlew.

Bird welfare group files complaint against France

Bird welfare group La Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux is calling on France to remember its obligations towards birds, 40 years after a European Commission (EC) directive on the issue was first imposed.

France issues hunt ‘pardon’ for escaped wild animals

Wild animals in France that end up running into inhabited or built-up areas due to wild hunting will now be “pardoned” and allowed to go free, according to a new government decree.

Glue trap hunting method upheld in French court

Bird hunters in France have been given permission to continue using the traditional method of “glue trap hunting”, after the French Conseil d’Etat rejected a demand for its ban.

Hunting is banned on Sundays for first time

Hunters support historic move which will cover popular hiking routes around Annecy

Hunting ban

Bid to stop marmot hunting in France fails

French state faces legal action for not protecting people from hunters

Bid to ban hunting in France on Sundays branded ‘extremely shocking’

Hunting, retirement age: Heated week ahead for French government

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