Question 8659 — hunting and fishing

Summary

National regulations on freshwater fishing, whether professional or recreational, essentially focus on regulating this activity so that it is compatible with the preservation of fisheries heritage. The regulations do not explicitly include any provision aimed at limiting the suffering of fish. It also does not include any provision prohibiting or restricting the use of hooks with barb. However, the prefect may prohibit the use of certain fishing methods or processes in certain parts of watercourses or bodies of water and exceptionally in application of IV of article R.436-23 of the environmental code. Hooks generally have a counterpoint called a barb which prevents the fish from coming loose once hooked. This barb amplifies the injury inflicted on the fish, which is obviously damaging when the fish must be returned to the water. Barbless hooks are available on the market and it is also possible to “crush” the barb of hooks fitted with them with pliers. On the issue of animal welfare, the Government's priority is currently focused on farmed animals, through a national strategy for animal welfare, which also addresses the case of farm animals. companionship, leisure or used for scientific purposes and on the creation of a national reference center on animal welfare. In the meantime, it is up to fishermen, either individually or collectively, within their approved fishing and aquatic environment protection associations, to practice fishing that takes animal welfare into account.

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