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A record number of wolves were shot in self-defense last year

Last year, twelve wolves were shot in self-defense after domestic animals were threatened or attacked, which is the highest figure since 2013 according to statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency. In eight of the twelve cases, the wolf was shot in connection with hunting with unleashed dogs.

A record number of wolves were shot in self-defense last year

Wolf shot – threatened hunting dogs

A threatening wolf was shot in the Brängenreviret area between Mullsjö and Ulricehamn over the weekend, reports P4 Jönköping. .

Wolf shot – threatened hunting dogs

Wolf shot in Skaraborg

On Saturday, a wolf was shot to death outside Mariestad, reports [P4 Skaraborg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/varg-skjuten-till-dods-under-jaktpass).

Wolf shot in Skaraborg