Birds in danger: One Voice refers to the Council of State to suspend hunting
Birds in danger: One Voice refers to the Council of State to suspend hunting
02.09.2025
France
Birds in danger: One Voice refers to the Council of State to suspend hunting
Wildlife
While bird populations are collapsing in France, where they are bearing the brunt of climate change and intensified agriculture, the government has issued a decree authorizing the killing of hundreds of thousands of them, even though their species are endangered. In response to this irresponsible decision, we are today referring the matter to the Council of State and urgently requesting the suspension of hunting for nine particularly vulnerable species. More than ever, we continue to call for a complete ban on this unjustifiable leisure activity, especially at a time when biodiversity is collapsing. Hearing on September 19 at 11 a.m. at the Council of State.
Another setback in the face of hunting lobbies
Once again, the government has chosen to appease hunters rather than protect birds. The restrictions initially envisaged have been greatly watered down under pressure from hunting lobbies. As with traditional trapping, already condemned by the courts thanks to our actions, and turtle doves, for which hunting is set to be reopened after years of suspension, the executive has backed down, sacrificing tens of thousands of lives on the altar of the interests of a minority.
The decree claims to regulate the hunting of 15 species of migratory birds. In reality, the quotas set are absurd. Fifteen birds per day per hunter, with nearly a million permits, potentially represents nearly 15 million birds killed every day… This is yet another cosmetic measure that will provide no real protection for birds, who are the eternal victims of humans for whom nature is nothing more than a playground.
We demand that hunting be suspended!
In response to this irresponsible decision, we have made a request to the Council of State and urgently referred the matter to the urgent applications judge. We are calling for the immediate suspension of hunting for nine particularly endangered species: common quails, pintails, wigeons, shovelers, common pochards, tufted ducks, redwings, garganeys, and Eurasian teals.
Beyond this request, which will be heard on September 19 at 11 a.m. at the Council of State, we are once again calling for a complete ban on hunting, an unjustifiable pastime, especially in this era of the sixth mass extinction. Together, let’s make the birds’ voices heard: sign to demand an end to this deadly pastime!