Latvia has opened the hunting season for wolves, jackals, and red deer: what has changed this year
Latvia has increased its hunting quotas for wolves for the 2026/2027 season to 400 animals, citing a stable population. The State Forest Service also opened the hunting season for jackals and red deer, noting that wolf hunting limits are balanced against livestock protection needs.
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Wildlife management policies reflect the tension between species conservation and the protection of agricultural interests.
Latvia has opened the hunting season for wolves, jackals, and red deer: what has changed this year
The article presents government policy and expert data regarding wildlife management objectively.
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