Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace has taken on the role of chairing Future for Hunting to oppose the UK government's manifesto commitment to ban trail-hunting.
Sir Ben Wallace, who has limited personal experience with trail-hunting, cited his background in rural communities as motivation for the role. He grew up in Ditcheat and now lives in Cumbria, home to the Vale of Lune Harriers.
Benny Gäfvert, a predator expert at WWF and debater on wolf issues, has been appointed wildlife chief at Länsstyrelsen Dalarna. He wants to listen to all parties. His opinions have already sparked discussion.
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Five Sami villages have sued the state for the right to allocate hunting and fishing rights in the mountains. The state's representative has changed tactics to counter the demands.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has granted county administrative boards in northern and central predator management areas the authority to decide on bear license hunts until October 15, 2029. This includes the board in Dalarna and aims for more predictable management. It marks the second such decision by the agency.
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Dominik Tarczyński, a Polish member of the European Parliament, was blocked from entering the United Kingdom to speak at the Unite the Kingdom rally scheduled for Saturday in London. The UK Home Office, led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, deemed his presence not conducive to the public good. Tarczyński has announced plans to sue Prime Minister Keir Starmer personally.