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Sweden to allow 72 wolves to be shot in winter hunt after last season was halted

Sweden to allow 72 wolves to be shot in winter hunt after last season was halted

Thu 15 Oct 2026 10:28 CEST

A record-breaking wolf hunt could be held this winter. After this year's hunt was halted, a total of 72 wolves will be allowed to be shot from January, the county administrative boards (regional government authorities) announce

Announcement on wolf hunting delayed

Announcement on wolf hunting delayed

Tue 16 Dec 2025 15:47 CET

The five affected county administrative boards have not decided whether to appeal the Administrative Court's ruling that stops all planned licensed wolf hunting next year.