Hunting
Swedish court halts 2026 wolf hunt
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The Administrative Court in Luleå has halted all planned license hunting of wolves for 2026 in five counties. The decision was made because county boards failed to demonstrate that the hunt would not jeopardize the wolves' favorable conservation status. Reactions are divided, with environmental groups celebrating and hunters and farmers expressing frustration.
The County Administrative Board in Västra Götaland has decided on protective hunting of one wolf in Svenljunga municipality after four attacks since 10 May.
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Licensed hunting of bears begins on 21 August and covers a total of 394 animals, equal to 14 percent of the population. The decisions have drawn strong criticism from several organisations.
Luxury real estate agency Barnes has opened a branch in Salbris, in Sologne, signaling growing interest from wealthy French business leaders in this forested region known for hunting. The village's mayor, close to Éric Ciotti, aims to turn it into the « capital of hunting ». This move aligns with an indicator of areas favored by major fortunes, per a recent study.
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In Owase, Mie Prefecture, a prepackaged curry made from venison of culled deer has been developed. Yushi Yamazaki, a 55-year-old hunter, leads the effort to reduce deer-related farm damage and encourage younger people to join the aging hunters' association.
A 55-year-old man has died after being found shot in a forest area near Klippan in Skåne on Sunday. Police are investigating whether it was an accident related to ongoing hunting or a self-inflicted injury. The incident is classified as gross negligence causing death.
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A hunter aiming at a deer missed and instead shot straight into a house on an island in the Norrtälje archipelago. The house was occupied by at least one person who alerted the police after the bang. The shooter is now suspected of endangering others.
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