Hunting wolves is about to become more common in Europe – here’s why
From Independent.Co.UK:
Wolf hunting is set to become easier across the EU as the European Parliament votes to loosen restrictions on the practice across its member nations.
This move downgrades the animal’s protection status, reflecting a similar change under the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. EU member states had already approved the measure last month.
The change lowers wolves’ status in EU law from “strictly protected” to “protected.” While this allows EU countries to permit wolf hunting, they remain obligated to prevent the species from becoming endangered. This could involve measures such as limiting hunting seasons.
