Elk hunting is set in parts of Västmanland. The measure is a result of a very dense wolf population that has quickly affected the opportunities for hunting.
- Hunters have taken their responsibilities and pulls down firing. Now the state must also take responsibility and management of wolves, says Lars Björk, jaktvårdskonsulent in Jägareförbundet Västmanland.
Five wolfterritories on a surface of 200.000 hektar. It affects both the moose and hunters Gunnilbo moose management area.
Skinnskatteberg and Norrköping municipalities in Västmanland is one of< Sweden's densest populations of wolves. The effect on the elk population is clear.
Droppings inventory of the area shows indeed that the moose population is on the 7-8 elks per 1.000 hektar. But it's basically just food for wolves.
Lars Björk requires wolf hunting on 50 wolves in Västmanland!/Admin
- Now we're down firing sharply. Several areas will set the moose hunt, says Lars Björk.
Fact; Altogether take the wolf 7 %
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