Hunters urged to abide by the rules as season begins

The Cyprus hunting association (Kok) on Friday called for respect of the rules as the hunting season for endemic game is set to begin on Sunday.

In an announcement, the hunters’ organisation urged respect for hunting’s “written and unwritten” rules.

“We would like to remind [members] of the importance of safety and compliance with the rules and laws governing hunting,” the announcement said.

“Safety is always a priority. We make sure to use our hunting weapons with the necessary respect and follow the safety rules,” Kok said.

It also called for hunters to respect properties, property owners, and game limits, and to declare their takings on the ARTEMIS CY game service mobile app.

Use of the app provides the game service with “the opportunity to gather accurate data and use it for the better management of game. The data will not be contested and at the same time will be a weapon for the defence of hunting activity in Cyprus,” the announcement said.

“The hunting experience is an important tradition and an opportunity to connect with nature and contribute to the preservation of our ecosystem,” the association concluded.