Graubünden: Regulation Hunt on Alpine Ibex Does 2023
Alpine ibex populations in Graubünden have increased. In 2023, a regulation hunt on ibex does will be conducted to prevent overpopulation.
54 additional ibex does approved for culling
Alpine ibex populations in Graubünden are thriving. To prevent regional “overpopulation,” a regulation hunt on ibex does will be introduced in 2023 across various colonies. 27 hobby hunters are each permitted to shoot two non-nursing ibex does, resulting in an additional cull of 54 does.
Population control through recreational hunting questionable
Whether such regulation hunts achieve the desired effect is scientifically contested. Recreational hunting fails as a population control measure. The Geneva model has shown since 1974 that professional wildlife wardens can fulfil this task more efficiently and in a more animal-welfare-compliant manner. More on the topics of hunting legislation and wildlife.
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