Letter: Bird boycott
Like many others I have always wanted to go bird watching in Malta and Cyprus, but have boycotted these islands on principal because of their hunting and persecution of birds.
On each visit to Scotland I learn of more illegal poisoning and persecution of raptors - including a major tourist attraction, the iconic golden eagle.
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Hide AdI am beginning to think that my patronage of your tourist industry is somewhat hypocritical in view of my stance on the European countries I mentioned.
It appears that wildlife crime detection is grossly underfunded and that penalties are woefully inadequate.
What good is a fine of a few thousand pounds to a gamekeeper whose multi-millionaire lord and master will pay the fine anyway?
I think a universal boycott by wildlide enthusiasts would be damaging to the economies of Scotland, and I implore the Scottish Government to make a concerted effort to stamp out these crimes.
P Bateson
Jowler
Halifax