The 2022 reforms reflected a delicate balancing act. While the government adopted a hard line on to ensure basic safety, it stopped short of the temporal bans requested by the broader public. The result was a policy focused on "cohabitation"—improving the rules of the hunt rather than restricting the time allowed for it.
A petition reaching over 100,000 signatures on the Senate website called for a ban on hunting on Sundays and school holidays. The argument was rooted in "shared use" of nature, allowing hikers, cyclists, and families to use forests without fear of stray bullets. The 2022 reforms reflected a delicate balancing act
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After consultation, the government ultimately rejected a national ban on Sunday hunting. They argued that such a move would infringe on the "freedom of practice" for millions of hunters and harm the management of big game populations (like wild boar) that cause significant agricultural damage. For legal advice, consult a professional
One of the most significant shifts in 2022 was the decision to align hunting laws with road safety standards regarding alcohol consumption. While it may seem surprising that a specific national ban didn't already exist, alcohol-related incidents during hunts prompted the government to act.
The government moved to prohibit hunting under the influence of alcohol, setting the blood-alcohol limit at 0.5 grams per liter , the same as the legal limit for driving.
Perhaps more controversial was the proposal to implement "no-hunting" periods, such as Sundays or half-days during the weekend.