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Shock in Italy: Wild boars will be hunted with bows and arrows
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Shock in Italy: Wild boars will be hunted with bows and arrows

An article reports on a controversial new law in Italy's Trentino region allowing the hunting of wild boars with bows and crossbows starting in 2027. The measure aims to control the growing population of wild boars and mitigate the risk of African swine fever spreading across Europe. The law has been named 'Robin Hood Law' by critics who argue it introduces new methods of culling, including the use of live birds as bait. While the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) supports the initiative as a necessary step to address the threat posed by the disease, some environmental groups criticize the method as cruel and potentially dangerous to both wildlife and tourists. They argue that the practice could lead to unnecessary suffering for the animals and pose risks to visitors exploring the area.

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Shock in Italy: Wild boars will be hunted with bows and arrows

An article reports on a controversial new law in Italy's Trentino region allowing the hunting of wild boars with bows and crossbows starting in 2027. The measure aims to control the growing population of wild boars and mitigate the risk of African swine fever spreading across Europe. The law has been named 'Robin Hood Law' by critics who argue it introduces new methods of culling, including the use of live birds as bait. While the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) supports the initiative as a necessary step to address the threat posed by the disease, some environmental groups criticize the method as cruel and potentially dangerous to both wildlife and tourists. They argue that the practice could lead to unnecessary suffering for the animals and pose risks to visitors exploring the area.

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