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Crime & Hunting

Unlawful Hunting Practices at the State-Owned Enterprise Sachsenforst

The state-owned enterprise Sachsenforst has come under criticism for its rigorous forest-over-wildlife policy. Driven hunts targeting ungulates are highly controversial.

Editorial Team Wild beim Wild — 29 March 2023

Criminal Complaint for Violations of Animal Protection and Hunting Law

The state-owned enterprise Sachsenforst has come under criticism for its rigorous forest-over-wildlife policy. From late October through late January, driven hunts are conducted with up to 140 hunting licence holders, beaters and dogs.

Wildtierschutz Deutschland has filed a criminal complaint regarding the disturbance of ungulates during their winter rest period, the killing of parent animals required for rearing offspring, and the destruction of a species-rich wildlife population.

Multiple Violations of Hunting Law

According to Wildtierschutz Deutschland, the hunting practices carried out to date violated the provisions of hunting and animal protection law on multiple counts. More on the topic of hobby hunting and crime and hunting.

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