Be the first to comment!Call to suspend hunting season “absurd and illogical” – KSU
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Kaccaturi San Ubertu (KSU) described the call by Birdlife Malta (BLM) for the suspension of the hunting season, as “absurd and illogical.”
In a statement, KSU said that, “collective punishment for over 10,000 hunters because 6 birds have been shot illegally is not only a counterproductive measure, but also offensive.”
“Though KSU unreservedly condemn any hunting related illegal activity, on behalf of all our members and thousands of other law abiding hunters we consider collective punishment measures as draconian in this day and age where dialogue and proper consultation lead to the best solution to any such problem,” stated KSU.
KSU commented that “a small minority undermining hunting laws to the detriment of others does not give anyone the right to castigate the majority of responsible hunters.”
It added that as part of its ongoing cooperation with Government to curb illegalities, it called for “more enforcement and patrols.”
KSU also reiterated the call to the Government to set up a “specialised environment ranger unit to monitor such activities.”
KSU said that numerous sightings are recorded daily by hunters through FaceBook pages such as “Birds of Malta” and “Birds in the Maltese Islands.” These photos were taken over the last week. 
“Just a few days ago, two officials from both organisations met by chance at Buskett while out observing birds. As usual there were many hunters close to BLM members observing the same birds. How can one have faith in BLM since after a few days that same official is part of BLM who is trying to castigate the same hunters and KSU members he met?” Asked KSU.
Referring to BLM’s statement about receiving verbal abuse by some hunters, KSU said that it has deplored such acts, “BLM members have also threatened hunters not only in the past, but also yesterday on some social media,” said KSU.
KSU said that had asked the police to investigate the abuse by hunters towards BLM, so likewise, “the police should also investigate the threats being hurled towards hunters.”
