AR-News: (US DC) Norway considers tourist seal hunt

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

The Washington Times
June 09, 2004 
Oslo, Norway, Jun. 9 (UPI) -- The Norwegian government is considering opening 
its annual seal hunt to tourists who pay for training and guides, the 
Aftenposten newspaper said Wednesday.
Norway's parliament, the Storting, cleared Fishery Minister Svein Ludvigsen's 
proposal to make seal hunting a tourist attraction, although some wildlife 
groups have reservations on its impact on local hunters.
There is now a quota of 2,000 animals per year for Norwegian hunters, who 
must pass a shooting exam and also win a permit by lottery. The quota is rarely 
reached because of the unpredictability of the wind and seas.



full story:
 http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20040609-122537-4531r.htm 


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