"We Must Stop Bothering the World of Rural People": in Pas-De-Calais, Hunters Defend Their Bit of Fat

The hunters were called upon to bring their grievances to mayors everywhere in France on Saturday 17 May, in the image of their boss, Willy Schraen, in his village of Eperlecques.

As part of a day of national action initiated by the Fed of the hunt, Bearnais hunters went to meet local elected officials to make them make several demands.

The hunters are called upon to rally in front of every town hall this Saturday morning at 11 a.m. by the National Federation of Hunters to denounce the "multiple attacks " of the authorities and some environmentalists.

On Saturday, 17 May, hunters are called upon to protest in front of their town hall to defend their future. They protest against measures to prevent hunting accidents, which are difficult to see.

In the face of growing criticism, French hunters mobilize and challenge local elected officials for recognition of hunting as an activity of general interest.