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The 2022 reforms reflected a delicate balancing act. While the government adopted a hard line on to ensure basic safety, it stopped short of the temporal bans requested by the broader public. The result was a policy focused on "cohabitation"—improving the rules of the hunt rather than restricting the time allowed for it.

Perhaps more controversial was the proposal to implement "no-hunting" periods, such as Sundays or half-days during the weekend. The 2022 reforms reflected a delicate balancing act

In 2022, the French government introduced several significant measures to modernize hunting regulations, primarily aimed at improving safety and sharing rural spaces between hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. The two most prominent proposals were the introduction of an alcohol offense and the debate over "no-hunting" days. The Alcohol Offense: A Zero-Tolerance Approach Perhaps more controversial was the proposal to implement

A petition reaching over 100,000 signatures on the Senate website called for a ban on hunting on Sundays and school holidays. The argument was rooted in "shared use" of nature, allowing hikers, cyclists, and families to use forests without fear of stray bullets. The Alcohol Offense: A Zero-Tolerance Approach A petition