Hunting for turtle doves is closed immediately after hunters reach the allowed bag limit. The Wild Birds Regulation Unit issues an advisory stating the turtle dove hunting season is shut “with immediate effect.” Gozo News reports that the closure follows the cap being reached.
Malta Today similarly reports that the season ends after the bag limit is reached, specifying a maximum of 500 birds. While both outlets agree on the reason for the shutdown—exceeding or reaching the permitted number—details are limited in the reports provided, with no additional changes to regulations or enforcement actions described beyond the immediate closure.
Across both sources, the central point is that the seasonal hunt does not continue once the quota is met, reflecting the application of the bag-limit rule for turtle dove hunting.
