Solothurn recreational hunter shoots badger instead of wild boar
A Solothurn recreational hunter receives an exceptional permit to hunt wild boar using a night-vision scope. After accidentally killing a badger with it, he loses the permit. He contests the decision in court.
Night-vision device with exceptional permit
A Solothurn recreational hunter was hunting with a night-vision device, which is generally prohibited. He had received an exceptional permit, but was only allowed to use it to hunt wild boar. When he made an error in April 2021 and accidentally shot a badger, he reported himself.
Confusion “not comprehensible”
The administrative court ruled clearly: “Recognising an animal before the shot is undoubtedly one of the most elementary skills. That a badger could be confused with a wild boar is not comprehensible.” The recreational hunter does not get his exceptional permit back. More on the topic of crime and hunting, hunting legislation and animal welfare problems of recreational hunting.
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