Tag Archive: illegal trapping
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An indiscriminate massacre of protected species including the Turtle-dove
May 7, 2022 9:26 pmFollowing the end of this year’s spring hunting season, BirdLife Malta notes that it was once again a season riddled...
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Turtle-dove quota superseded
April 28, 2022 11:22 amBirdLife Malta believes that after a week since the opening of a spring hunting season on the European Turtle-dove (Gamiema),...
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Following fresh legal action by the EC, Government should close smokescreen ‘research’ trapping season immediately
November 12, 2021 12:46 pmFollowing the legal action announced today against Malta by the European Commission (EC) in regard to the smokescreen finch trapping...
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The opening of the spring hunting season now would be the most irresponsible act by PM Robert Abela
March 31, 2020 12:23 amAny decision by Prime Minister Robert Abela to consider opening this year’s spring hunting season for one species, the Quail,...
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Rampant illegal hunting and trapping despite delicate situation in the country
March 22, 2020 4:46 pmFully aware of the situation in the country due to the COVID-19 crisis, BirdLife Malta cannot but expess its anger...
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BirdLife Malta discovers illegal trapping site again at Fort Ricasoli
March 6, 2020 9:59 amSpring is just around the corner and migration for many bird species will already be underway. With Malta seeing an...
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Hunting and trapping seasons now closed, five months of illegalities and lack of enforcement
February 3, 2020 2:43 pmWhilst the hunting and trapping situation remains in limbo following the illegal move in the ministerial portfolio over which BirdLife...
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BirdLife Malta AGM approves Resolution calling for Wildlife Crime Unit
October 20, 2019 12:57 amResolution approved by BirdLife Malta members at the 2019 Annual General Meeting also calls on Government to refrain from opening...
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BirdLife Malta agrees that Turtle Doves bred in captivity should have a closed ring
April 20, 2019 8:54 amTurtle Doves bred in captivity should have a closed ring. BirdLife Malta agrees with the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)...
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