Six socio-environmental organizations from **Entre Ríos** have filed a **legal action** requesting the **unconstitutionality of Provincial Hunting Law No. 4,841**, which allows the **mass killing of native fauna**.
In addition to demanding a review of the **annual hunting regulatory framework**, the request directly targets article 7, which authorizes the participation of minors in **hunting activities**.
## Violation of rights and international treaties
The claim argues that this provision **violates the rights of children and adolescents**, protected by **multiple international treaties**.
“This rule contradicts agreements on environmental protection and human rights, including the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Escazú Agreement,” explained **Gabriel Bonomi**, representative of the **Center for the Study and Defense of Wild Birds (Ceydas)**.
The lawsuit was signed by **Conciencia Animal (Concordia), Ayuda Animal (Concepción del Uruguay), Ecoguay (Gualeguay), Arroyo Perucho Salvaje (San José), and Luz del Ibirá (Concordia)**.
## Background and fight against hunting law
This legal action is **not the first against the current regulations**, as in the years 2022 and 2023, the Entre Ríos justice declared **previous resolutions unconstitutional** that allowed the killing of native birds.
In May 2025, the Government of **Rogelio Frigerio** authorized the **hunting of four species of ducks, partridges, and hares**, through Resolution No. 714/25 of the Directorate of Natural Resources and Supervision.
The difference from previous claims lies in that this time it directly targets the base Law, with the aim of having the justice **permanently prohibit hunting of native birds in the province**.
## Precautionary measure and recognition of wild birds as sentient beings
In the document, the plaintiffs requested an **innovative precautionary measure** to immediately suspend the **small game hunting season** while the judicial process is resolved.
Likewise, they demand the **recognition of native birds as Rights Holders and Sentient Beings**, which would represent a **significant advancement in animal protection laws**.
## Legal grounds and expectations of the ruling
The appeal was filed on **May 30** before the **Administrative Litigation Chamber of Paraná**.
“This is not an appeal against a specific resolution, but a global challenge to the killing of native fauna. We want the hunting of native birds to be declared unconstitutional because biodiversity is being sacrificed to feed a business that is decimating our duck population,” stated **Bonomi**.
The **unconstitutionality of article 7** is also demanded, which allows **hunting by minors**, considering that it violates **fundamental rights protected by international treaties**.
## Reactions and support from the environmental community
The petition is based on judicial precedents where it was established that hunting authorization **violates international regulations** such as:
– Escazú Agreement.
– Bonn Convention.
– Convention on Biological Diversity.
– Ramsar Convention.
This new claim sets a **historic precedent** that could consolidate **definitive protections** for the biodiversity of **Entre Ríos**, defending the province’s **natural heritage**.
## A key legal battle for conservation
“Entre Ríos has made progress in animal rights, but the authorization of hunting is a huge setback,” declared **Cecilia Domínguez**, legal representative of **Ceydas**.
The court’s ruling could change the **legislative landscape**, establishing new precedents in the **protection of wildlife**, and limiting **harmful hunting activities** for the ecosystem.
Environmental organizations hope for a **favorable response** that guarantees the **conservation of native species**, reaffirming the province’s commitment to **biodiversity conservation**.
