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The Piedmont Regional Administrative Court has issued a ruling blocking the hunting season in the regional territory, accepting the appeal of some animal rights associations.The administrative judges have recognized the existence of a «situation of exceptional gravity and urgency», establishing that the measure is necessary «in order to protect the biodiversity of the regional territory».But now, between the regional administration and associations, there is a war over the interpretation to be given to the verdict.According to the council, the ruling only suspended the hunting of four species of typical birds (Tufted Duck, Rock Ptarmigan, Rock Partridge and Black Grouse) and therefore the rifles can continue to target the rest of the fauna.An interpretation radically contested by animal rights activists, who accuse the Region of disregarding a ruling that would block all hunting activity.We are now awaiting a definitive clarification from the administrative judg...