Shooting game as a way of life. |
Harry Morskate | 15 march
2011 |
| It is a
fact that shooting/hunting is an integral part of life in our
three villages: economically, as pastime and recreation, socially,
practically (upkeep of paths...). Therefore, for everyone's benefit,
a healthy relationship must be established between hunters and 'the
others'. It concerns everyone of us. On one hand, because of the risks of accidents which must be faced as guns used in the shooting of wild boars are powerful high velocity rifles. On the other hand, because of the limitations - or even 
Fortunately, most of the time, when walkers encounter hunters, the meeting is perfectly friendly or, at least, shows tolerance. But, unfortunately, this is not always the case. Recently, for instance, three lady walkers met two hunters armed with their guns. It appeared that joking was not in order and the hunters remonstrated with the ladies: they should not have been on this path – a path kept up by the Commune – while no signs whatsoever had indicated that a hunt was in progress. |
One
of the hunters remarked that «if a boar came by
he would not hesitate to shoot all the same.» (Of course,
this would
be denied under scrutiny!) Another recent incident, well-known around, but this time much more serious, gives credit to those who want a change in the practices of the shooting of big games in the Commune. This incident is the object of a current inquiry: a donkey has been shot and left to die by a hunter. We can well wonder how a donkey can be mistaken for a wild boar! It is essential and urgent that we take the security of people and non-hunted animals seriously and that we act before an even more serious accident occurs. Everyone who has a part of responsibility in this matter must feel concerned. One citizen of Valquières, Mr Jean Viala, has already acted. During the Conseil Municipal of 24/92010, he formally asked that the Commune adopt the hunter association named Association de Chasse Agree (ACCA). An ACCA maintains the respect of people and animals in his statutes, through a set of very strict security rules, controled by the Prefecture and the hunters federation. Our Mayor and the Conseil Municipal have not, to this day, taken up the matter. No response so far to encourage the creation of this association. Being the most important land owner, the Commune should promote the setting up of an ACCA.. (see www.chasseurdefrance.com) We hope that Jean Viala's request will soon find a response. |
 
 
La
commune de DIO ET VALQUIÈRES, située dans le
département de
l'HERAULT, au pied des Cévennes, réunie
trois hameaux DIO, VALQUIÈRES et VERNAZOUBRES,
d'une
importance quasi égale, et abrite 139 habitants sur une
superficie de 1.877 hectares. La Gazette
de Dio et Valquières
est une initiative de citoyens concernés qui
surveillent de façon critique la politique
municipale.
Gazette
de Dio et Valquières
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