Hunters says Ornis decision was the right one

The hunters' federation said today the decision by the Ornis commitee not to give a recommendation to the government whether or not to open the Spring hunting season was the right one given the current circumstances and the implications of the European Court case on spring hunting.

The federation said it was taking this view even though it realised that some might be some who were playing for time because of the general election.

The federation said that despite the limited time remaining, there was still time for justice that would safeguard the interests and way of life of the hunters.