Swiss Cantons Seek Permission for Major Wolf Pack Culls

Six cantons apply to eliminate over 30 wolf packs, with three regions requesting complete pack elimination amid growing livestock concerns.

Key Takeaways

Six Swiss cantons have formally applied for permission to cull wolves.
The cull applications target over 30 specific wolf packs across the regions.
Three specific wolf packs are slated for complete elimination.
For non-elimination packs, cantons request to shoot two-thirds of young wolves born in 2025.
The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is currently reviewing the applications.

By The Numbers

Cantons applying for culls

>30

Wolf packs targeted

Packs facing total elimination

66%

Target cull rate for 2025 cubs

They Said

"The cantons of Graubünden, Valais, Vaud, Ticino, Schwyz and St Gallen have submitted corresponding applications."
— Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)