The Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU) is proposing significant changes to the country’s wolf hunting regulations, which could lead to a major reduction in the wolf population.
Under the proposed regulations, it would be possible to preemptively shoot entire wolf packs, even in the absence of livestock attacks. This has sparked a new wave of controversy, with environmental and nature conservation groups protesting the changes.
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A Swiss environmental organization, estimates that the new regulations could lead to the deaths of up to two-thirds of the current wolf population, or about 300 animals. The organization argues that the proposed regulations are unnecessary and go too far, and that they will do more harm than good.
BAFU, on the other hand, maintains that the proposed changes are necessary to protect livestock and ensure the safety of people living in areas where wolves are present. The agency argues that the wolf population has increased significantly in recent years, and that some packs have become too bold and are no longer afraid of humans.
The debate over wolf hunting regulations is likely to continue in Switzerland, and it is unclear whether the proposed changes will be implemented. the issue is a complex one, and there are valid arguments on both sides of the debate.
Source: SRF