Large carnivores Nature conservation rejects hunting ordinance - cantons see opportunity

Animal and nature conservation associations are sharply critical of the fact that wolves and other protected animals such as beavers are to become quasi-huntable animals. The Cantonal Conference of Agricultural Directors, on the other hand, sees a contribution to the balance between nature and utilization.

In its consultation response to the partial revision of the Hunting Ordinance, the Conference of Cantonal Directors of Agriculture states that the wolf population is out of control. It is therefore in favor of proactive regulation.

The conference is calling for changes to herd protection, which is also the subject of the consultation draft. Here, operational reasonableness must take precedence over spatial feasibility based on terrain criteria.

The nature and animal protection organizations criticize that the hunting ordinance would effectively turn protected animals such as wolves and beavers into huntable game. Entire packs of wolves could be shot. This is contrary to the Federal Constitution, hunting laws and international conventions. Beaver regulation is unnecessary.