Permission could be refused for a traditional hunt of young seabirds to take place on an uninhabited Hebridean island later this summer. NatureScot officials have recommended board members refuse granting a licence for this year's hunt due to the potential impact on Sula Sgeir's gannet population. In a new report, officials have recommended a licence be refused this year. More on this storyAdvertisement AdvertisementThe practice, called a guga hunt and dating back to the 15th Century, usually takes place in August. Ahead of Monday's meeting, NatureScot said: "We understand there are strong feelings about the guga hunt, and that some people will disagree with it taking place.