Graubünden's Wolf Cull Plan Sparks International Outcry
The canton of Graubünden has sparked controversy with plans to significantly reduce its wolf population, drawing criticism from conservation groups. The move, which involves enlisting hobby hunters, has been slammed for stoking unfounded fears and ignoring successful livestock protection measures.
The canton's intention to cull wolves on a large scale has been met with opposition from the IG Wild beim Wild. The group accuses the authorities of relying on high-profile hunting plans rather than implementing consistent herd protection measures, which have proven effective in reducing wolf attacks. In fact, improved livestock protection has led to a dramatic fall in the number of killings by wolves, even before any preventive shootings took place.
The planned cull has also drawn international criticism. Killing wolf cubs is internationally frowned upon, and Switzerland has been repeatedly criticized by the Bern Convention for its wolf policy. The canton's plans to kill two-thirds of young wolves without the consent of the Bern Convention have further fueled this controversy.
Adding to the confusion, the term 'basic regulation' is neither defined nor mentioned in the Hunting Act or the Hunting Ordinance. The canton's request to cull wolf packs that only exist in speculation, to minimize administrative burden, has been seen as an ideological move to benefit pastoral farming, rather than a reaction to specific problems or damage.
The canton of Graubünden's plans to decimate its wolf population have been criticized for stoking unfounded fears, ignoring successful protection measures, and flouting international conventions. The IG Wild beim Wild sees the applications as a political signal against the wolf, undermining direct democracy. The effectiveness and ethics of the planned cull remain hotly debated.
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