The Generalitat takes this measure to reduce density and prevent damage to agriculture
It’s been weeks since the farmers protest by the number of rabbits that live in the counties of Lleida, and that according to them, causes damage in the field. After the Generalitat decided to apply aluminum phosphide (poison) on some key points, a fact that angered the ecologistsnow the Government takes a second step: it declares the hunting emergency for this animal in the plain of Lleida.
This means that the Administration intends to do the catches needed to reduce the population in the points with more density, although a specific figure is not given. The statement affects 90 areas of hunting segriàthe noguerahe urgellhe Pla d’Urgellthe segarrathe garrigues (in total 75 municipalities).
Weeks ago it was decided to take this measure in the surroundings of Girona due to the large number of wild boars. Now, the hunting season of the wild hogs has finished, but the new target is eliminate a great number of rabbits.
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Those responsible for private hunting areas are the responsible that the hunting measures get going. In the event that this does not occur, it will be the Climate Action Department who will take the reins and will be in charge of the catches. How will they hunt? The authorized modalities are hunting with a firearm, by jumping or by tail (with or without a dog), by hand, with a trap cage or with a ferret.
In areas of special protection for birds (ZEPA), until August 15, which is when many of the birds breed, hunting is authorized only with a shotgun or with a ferret, but not with dogs. This is done to avoid harming several species of birds, many of which, especially birds of prey, they eat mammals like rabbits. Captured animals may be use for own consumption and they can also be market in authorized establishments.