Applications for licences for the next autumn trapping season have been accepted despite the fact that no announcement has been forthcoming from the government.
A notice on the hunters’ federation website informed members of “the agreement” reached with the Wild Birds Regulation Unit, set up with the aim of “regulating” hunting and trapping activities.
The FKNK said applications were being received by the unit until the end of July and listed the fees, saying the government unit was available to assist them in their queries.
This was backed by social media posts uploaded by Albert Pace, consultant to Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Rights Roderick Galdes.
The announcements are seen by critics as a reflection of the government’s intention to open the next trapping season despite the second warning given by the European Commission.
Read more in The Sunday Times of Malta.