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Flemish Hunting Association Advocates for Bowhunting Wild Boars
Hubertus Vereniging Vlaanderen, a Flemish hunters' interest group, is urging authorities to allow bowhunting wild boars to reduce nuisance caused by animals entering residential gardens due to food shortages in forests. The association argues that bows are safer and quieter than firearms, citing successful urban deterrence in Spanish cities like Madrid and Alicante. Although Belgium previously approved night hunting with suppressors, it remains unenacted. The Flemish minister has not rejected the proposal but intends to await expert opinions before making a final decision on adding bows to the hunters' toolkit.
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