The Valencia Community Hunting Federation secured broad backing from the main center-right parties, with Partido Popular, Ciudadanos and Vox endorsing the twelve measures the industry put forward to support hunting activities. While those three groups openly endorsed the proposals, the PSPV signaled a plan to develop an alternative agreement on two points, specifically those connected to education and the promotion of activities among youth and women. Compromís and Unides Podem remained undecided, underscoring their stance from within the federation’s own organizational structure.
Federation president Lorena Martínez welcomed the alignment, noting that PP, Cs and Vox demonstrated not only political willingness but also fairness and consistency in recognizing the merits of the federation’s claims. Martínez also commented that Unides Podem had not responded, and Compromís had refused any potential meeting with its candidate before the electoral period. Regarding PSPV, there is a stated intention to hold talks in the coming days, despite differing positions on elements raised in the document titled Live Hunting Agreements.
The federation emphasizes that the PSOE has previously signed similar commitments in other autonomous communities such as Extremadura, Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha and Aragon, a history that fosters cautious optimism. The president explained that the proposals were organized into twelve blocks to allow each party to sign provisions aligned with their own programs, while also noting that silence from some groups could be read as a missed opportunity for progress.
The federation notes that a large portion of its supporters and potential voters reside within its ranks, and there is a clear expectation that these parties will engage with the prospect of endorsing measures aimed at preventing hate incidents against hunters. Ongoing outreach efforts intensified after a march organized by hunters through the streets of Valencia on May 6, a demonstration that gained traction due to its strong turnout and clear message.
The core agenda presented by the federation calls for several pivotal steps in the hunting sector. These include the public defense of the figure of the hunter, the creation of a comprehensive plan to promote hunting as a legitimate activity, and the integration of hunting topics into educational settings. The proposals also advocate for regulatory and bureaucratic reforms, the signing of a meat management plan, effective social management of public forests, and a robust commitment to research in wildlife management and conservation. The overarching objective remains to strengthen the sector while addressing social, educational, and regulatory dimensions in a balanced way, with broad consensus within the political landscape in mind.