Illegal Wolf Shooting in Graubünden Sparks Criminal Investigation

Discovery of illegally killed wolf in Poschiavo valley triggers criminal proceedings, highlighting ongoing tensions in Swiss wildlife management.

A male wolf was found dead with a gunshot wound in the Poschiavo valley, Graubünden.
No authorization for shooting wolves was active in the Poschiavo region at the time of the incident.
Cantonal police have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the incident.
The wolf's carcass has been transported to the Centre for Fish and Wildlife Medicine in Bern.

Male wolf found dead

September 9, 2025

Date of report publication

"No wolves are currently authorised to be shot in Poschiavo."
— Graubünden Office for Hunting and Fishing

"The cantonal police therefore immediately began an investigation."
— Swissinfo Report

Rogue Gunshot Shatters Peace in Poschiavo

A male wolf was found dead with a gunshot wound in the Poschiavo valley, Graubünden.
No authorization for shooting wolves was active in the Poschiavo region at the time of the incident.
Cantonal police have initiated criminal proceedings regarding the incident.
The wolf's carcass has been transported to the Centre for Fish and Wildlife Medicine in Bern.

Male wolf found dead

September 9, 2025

Date of report publication

"No wolves are currently authorised to be shot in Poschiavo."
— Graubünden Office for Hunting and Fishing

"The cantonal police therefore immediately began an investigation."
— Swissinfo Report