Desist from illegal hunting of Turtle Dove: CCF
This merciless killing of the bird in the region of Kathua, Jammu , Udhampur, Reasi, Samba has threatened the very existence of this species and this has to be controlled and stopped as per the provisions of J&K Wildlife Protection Act 1978.
THE HUNTING of Turtle dove (Kalmuha) during this season has assumed alarming proportions in Jammu region. The indiscriminate hunting of Turtle dove has seriously endangered the very existence of this important bird species. The hunting of this bird is totally illegal and should be stopped. Chief Conservator of Forests (Wild Life), Jammu Region has appealed to public of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Reasi, Samba, and Rajouri to desist from this illegal hunting.
During this season, the above named migratory bird migrates from plains to higher reaches (up to 4000 ft high) for breeding and before onset of breeding season it accumulates enough fat in its body for breeding purposes. And during this migration it perches on middle sized trees. Local people hunt this bird indiscriminately with the result that the breeding cycle of this bird species gets interrupted, thus jeopardizing the future of this bird.
The number of this bird (Turtle dove) is dwindling at an alarming rate. The department of wildlife is trying to protect this bird but owing to fact that hunting is wide spread out side protected areas. The department is understaffed and is handicapped in controlling hunting outside Protected Areas. The killing of this bird invites penal action under J&K Wildlife Protection Act 1978. The people at large are requested not to indulge in hunting of this bird. The Department of Wildlife Protection appeals to the people to protect this migratory bird and show passion and love for these winged guests.
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