The **Government of Entre Ríos** has authorized the **hunting of five native bird species**, coinciding with the celebration of **World Migratory Bird Day** (last May 10).
This resolution, issued by the **Directorate of Natural Resources and Monitoring**, establishes the hunting season from **May 10 to August 15**, allowing the capture of:
– **Rosy-billed Pochard**.
– **Southern Screamer**.
– **Ringed Teal**.
– **Ringed Teal**.
– **Chilean Tinamou**.
Each hunter may **kill up to four specimens** of each duck species and **up to six partridges or tinamous per outing**.
## Environmental organizations denounce irregularities
The measure has generated **strong rejection** from socio-environmental institutions, which denounce:
– **Absence of independent studies** to evaluate the ecological impact.
– **Lack of citizen participation** in decision-making.
– **Concealment of public environmental information** by the provincial Government.
The **Center for the Study and Defense of Wild Birds (CEYDAS)** pointed out that the hunting authorization contradicts **wildlife protection regulations** and poses a risk to **ecological balance**.
## Legal challenges and possible consequences
**Dr. Cecilia Domínguez**, lawyer for **CEYDAS**, described the resolution as **”irresponsible and unfounded”**, as it **violates laws and international treaties** such as:
– **The Escazú Agreement**, on access to information and citizen participation.
– **Article 41 of the National Constitution**, which guarantees environmental protection.
– **Law 25,831**, on Free Access to Public Environmental Information.
Furthermore, she warned that the resolution **has not yet been published in the Official Gazette**, nor on official Government websites, which **means that the activity lacks formal authorization**.
As a result, those who practice hunting could **be committing a criminal offense**.
## A debate focusing on conservation
The impact of this decision opens the debate on the **protection of native species**, access to public information, and the need for **transparent environmental policies**.
With the increasing rejection from **organizations and citizens**, the provincial Government faces **social pressure** to review the measure and ensure **responsible management of biodiversity** in Entre Ríos.
*Source: [CEYDAS – Entre Ríos](https://www.instagram.com/ceydas.entrerios/)*.
