The Wild Birds Regulation Unit has advised that, ”with immediate effect,” the hunting season for Turtle Dove is closed after the bag limit was reached.’

The WBRU said that the closure has been made ”by virtue of the powers conferred by regulations 4(3) and 4(4) of the Conservation of Wild Birds (Declaration of the Autumn Hunting Season for Turtle Dove) Regulations, 2021.”

Environment Minister Miriam Dalli in conjunction with Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, who is also responsible for hunting, notified that the overall seasonal bag limit for the Turtle Dove has been reached, confirming the closure of the season.

File photo: European Turtle-dove Photo by Aron Tanti

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