75,000 animals shot last hunting season

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Hunting data for the 2022/2023 hunting season suggests that 74,285 specimens of game were shot, down by more than 9,000 from the previous period.

Compared to previous years, hunters killed more red deer and wild boar this outgoing season. Roe deer, raccoon dog, beaver and jackal hunting figures were down.

The most hunted animal was roe deer, with 20,623 animals shot. This is down 4,000-10,000 specimens compared to the previous season. It is believed the abundance of the animals has fallen in some hunting districts. The other reason is growing lynch and wolf populations that also keep roe deer numbers in check, an Environmental Agency spokesperson said.

A total of 4,551 specimens of moose were shot. Because 2022 saw the lowest increment in moose populations for the last 15 years, fewer calves were hunted, with the total number of moose shot down 10…

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