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1 March 2019
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Following the controversy surrounding the killing of a deer in a garden in Oise in 2017, measures have been taken to spare animals targeted by hunters in public places and to protect any innocent bystanders who might find themselves in the line of fire.
According to this new law published in the Journal officiel on Friday, an animal pursued by a hunting crew running to an inhabited or commercial area will now be “pardoned”.
The text explains that “the head of the hunting team or his deputy must immediately and by any means necessary ensure that the animal is not approached”.
It must also ensure the safety of people and property, but also facilitate the movement of the animal away from the inhabited area. If this is not possible, the authorities should be contacted…
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