Italian and EU environmental protection laws were allegedly violated by Donald Trump Jr., the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, during a duck hunting expedition near Venice in December. Lawmakers Andrea Zanoni and Luana Zanella raised concerns and called for action after seeing footage of Trump Jr. hunting in a protected EU conservation zone, standing near a dead ruddy shelduck, a rare and protected species. While hunting is legal in Italy, strict regulations apply to protect wildlife. The hunting trip was promoted by Field Ethos, a brand co-founded by Trump Jr., with a video showing him describing his hunting spoils, including rare ducks. Field Ethos stated that the expedition took place on private land with precautions to respect the environment. However, the video did not have a date, though a shorter version was posted online in December 2024. Italian media reported that Trump Jr. was in Venice at the time with his girlfriend. The Environment Minister expressed interest in the incident and awaited a report following press coverage. Trump Jr. and Field Ethos were contacted for comments but did not immediately respond. This incident highlights the importance of adhering to environmental laws and regulations, especially in protected conservation zones, to preserve wildlife and ecosystems.