While engaging with a spectrum of political actors, head federation Hunt Valencian Community Lorena Martínez has held numerous conversations with various parties aiming to relay the demands from the march held on May 6 in Valencia. The goal is to clearly convey the level of agreement among groups and to outline the concrete measures needed to support the hunting community in the Valencian Region.
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On behalf of Valencian hunters, the federation proposes to future legislators and governors a framework called Live Hunting Deals. This document outlines party involvement and a commitment to implement measures aligned with the real needs of Valencian hunters, as communicated by the Federation.
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To reinforce collaboration, the initiative presents twelve distinct blocks. Each block contains core demands that signatories must approve independently, ensuring full acceptance of the provisions. Lorena Martínez emphasizes that these measures are practical, feasible, and aligned with the hunting situation in the Valencian Community. She notes that on May 6 more than 50,000 hunters demonstrated their interest and identified needs that affect the wider community.
Through this initiative, the Federation seeks to influence the next legislative period by promoting key measures for the hunting sector. These include the public defense of the hunter’s role, the development of a comprehensive plan to advance hunting, and the promotion of hunting within the education system.
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With a focus on lawmaking, the federation calls for reform in regulatory and bureaucratic terms. It highlights the necessity of a robust declaration supporting hunting, the update or replacement of hunting regulations, and adjustments to animal welfare rules that conflict with hunting activity. The agreement will also stress the creation of a game management plan, stronger participation by hunting collectives, and a streamlined administrative framework related to hunting issues.
The document will underscore the ownership of these reforms as essential to modern governance, balancing ecological stewardship with rural livelihoods, and ensuring that policy choices reflect the realities faced by hunters and farmers alike.
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As part of a broader social effort, the proposal prioritizes the social management of public forests and a firm commitment to research into the role of hunting in rural development. Each political organization’s position relative to its faction will be conveyed to Valencian hunters to inform voters in the upcoming elections. The aim is to secure clear, unambiguous recommendations from every group regarding hunting policy and rural safety, and to translate these into practical action on the ground.
In this context, the Federation invites lawmakers to consider the real-world impact of policy choices, to engage with hunters in a transparent process, and to align future governance with the needs of rural communities and agricultural sectors affected by wildlife management.
Note: The engagement follows a long-standing effort to ensure hunting remains a recognized and responsibly managed activity that supports rural economies and biodiversity. The approach emphasizes collaboration with civil society, agricultural groups, and regional authorities to create solutions that are both fair and sustainable.