The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced a shortened hunting season this year, the Agency for Public Information has reported.
Following the eruption of La Soufriere volcano in April 2021, the ministry decided to place a moratorium on hunting for the 2021-2022 season, which should have run from Oct. 1. 2021 to Jan. 31, 2022.
The moratorium was to allow species to recover as well as to preserve the habitats of protected and partially-protected wildlife including mammals, reptiles and birds.
Forestry Officer for Compliance, Bradford Latham, said observations and research show an increase in wildlife species’ populations, hence the decision to allow hunting this year.
However, the season will run from Oct. 1, to Dec. 31, 2022 rather than until Jan. 31, 2023.
The Forestry Department is appealing to the public to comply with the laws of the country and the guidelines provided by the ministry to ensure that the animals are there for future seasons.
SVG, a place where your pet might get eaten.
The Government of SVG should implement an opened and closed season every year for Sea Lobster and Conch. This would promote sustainability of both species and a viable industry. Controls should also be implemented for Tri-Tri as well. More research should be done into the origin and destination of the Tri-Tri. It’s believe that eggs wash down stream, which then hatches. It’s also believed that some fish spawn between the fresh and salt water. Another theory is that they emerge from the sea. It would be really good to know.