Hunting federation, justice minister discuss anti-poaching strategies
Measures to combat poaching and regulate hunting were discussed between the hunting federation and the ministry of justice, it was announced on Tuesday. According to...
hunting
BirdLife calls on government to enforce new EU lead-shot ban
As of Wednesday, using lead shot ammunition in wetlands is illegal in all 27 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Norway, and Lichtenstein, BirdLife Cyprus...
Hunters’ federation says stray unchipped dogs come from north
The hunters’ federation (KEKK) in an official statement accused the Koutrafa community leader of making baseless claims which tarnish their name. Responding to statements by...
Trapping songbirds: the darker side of Cyprus
By Guy Shorrock Every year an estimated 25 million birds are illegally killed around the Mediterranean. Cyprus has been assessed as one of the five...
MP fined for illegal hunting said he was in area by mistake
Independent MP Andreas Themistocleous and two of his friends were fined €9,000 over the weekend for hunting in a prohibited area in Lofou, it was...
Hunter rescued by helicopter in Paphos
A hunter who fell and injured his leg in the area Kato Pyrgos Tillyria on Sunday was taken to hospital by helicopter, police said. Hunting...
Hunters warned of fire hazard ahead of shooting season
The forestry department on Saturday warned hunters not to start fires or throw cigarette butts due to the high risk of starting forest fires. Hunting...
Hunters call for government to step up action against poisonings
Hunters on Sunday called on the government to take action to reduce the number of dogs on the island that are poisoned. The Cypriot Hunters...
Summer hunting season gets underway amid tighter controls
The summer hunting season kicked off on Sunday for the island’s hunting enthusiasts, and according to the Game and Fauna Service, more than 19,000 hunters...
Forestry department warns hunters over forest fires
With the hunting season kicking off on Sunday, the forestry department on Thursday called on hunters to be especially careful when in forest areas. The...
