Maltese hunters abroad
Around 23 per cent of Maltese hunters have been on hunting trips abroad, a survey commissioned by the Hunters’ Federation (FKNK) has found.
A total 43 per cent of respondents said that they had never been on a hunting trip abroad due to financial constraints, while 34 per cent said they preferred traditional Maltese hunting.
The preferred hunted game was game birds (66 per cent) but 28 per cent also preferred to hunt small ground game.
The reasons given for going on a foreign hunting trip included larger bags (30 per cent), the EU imposed restrictions locally (21 per cent) and new local restrictions (21 per cent).
A total 57 per cent of respondents considered hunting tourism abroad as sustainable, with the top destination being the UK (43 per cent). The main reasons given for this were the respect shown towards the game and the natural environment, locals’ respect towards hunting tourists and hunting discipline and ethics.
The majority spent between €1,500 and €3,000 per hunting trip, followed by €3,500 to €7,000 per trip.
The full report can be viewed here.
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Andre` Vella
Dec 9th 2012, 17:57
Is it possible for these hunters to stay there? And can they take Perici Calascione and Michael Falzon with them?
Victor Borg
Dec 9th 2012, 12:54
If hunting had to be practised in Malta the same way it is practised in England - in private property only, with strict adherence to bag limits enforced by the game keeper (the caretaker of hunting estate) - then it would be acceptable. The problem is that hunting within Malta is completely out of control and out of proportion - a significant no of hunters in Malta are rapacious and anti-social.
Iggy Vassallo
Dec 8th 2012, 22:20
Why do they call hunting a sport? It would be a sport if the animal also had a gun.
J. Abela
Dec 8th 2012, 21:21
Argentina is also very popular for hunting
Peter Agius
Dec 8th 2012, 23:59
So are Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.........but there the "birds" SHOOT BACK.
Paul Portelli
Dec 8th 2012, 21:07
oh hunting exists in the EU? interesting GonziPN
C Cassar
Dec 8th 2012, 22:56
Yes it does and it's perfectly sustainable in all other EU nations. Malta is the most densely populated country in Europe and does not offer any isoleated forests, lakes or woodland where wildlife can be left undisturbed by hunters. This is why in Malta a ban will come in the future as it is a different case to all other nations. The Maltese will have to accept this and move on.
Mark Cassar
Dec 9th 2012, 08:14
unfortunately yes it exists...but fortunately it is restricted & hopefully it will be banned completely in the future!
Elvin Muscat
Dec 8th 2012, 20:05
Please Byron, there are many that would actually deprive themselves from other things to go do their hunting. Everyone has a hobby and some of these hunters have got the hunt in their blood, now what would I say if I saw you shopping in London. Live and let live (play on words intended).
Arthur Vella
Dec 8th 2012, 20:38
well said Elvin
Maria Williams
Dec 8th 2012, 21:37
I always find it ironic when the expression 'live and let live' is used in the context of hunting, because the whole point of hunting is that they do NOT let the birds live!
Franco Farrugia
Dec 8th 2012, 22:34
Indeed. Spreading our vices abroad!
Robert Sultana
Dec 9th 2012, 09:55
Franco Farrugia, from the comments one easily concludes that abroad, legal hunting is perfectly acceptable to people while in Malta the same people frown and want to abolish it ! So if it's done for business it's ok but if it's done as a hobby it's not !
keith perry
Dec 9th 2012, 16:55
Robert Sultana: They dont shoot Flamingoes or bee eaters in the UK or have them stuffed and mounted for illegal collections! And strangely poachers and keepers that act illegally arecaught and punished.
Yeah the population loves hunting so much they got hunting mammals with dogs banned despite the howls of the countryside alliance being so sure it wouldnt happen.
Byron Abela
Dec 8th 2012, 18:51
And they say there's no money around!
Martin Saliba
Dec 8th 2012, 21:20
Byron , there are people who practice their sport and leave their children wanting .
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