Hunting
Valais: Trophy hunting of ibex by foreigners
Killing animals for trophies is in some cases criminal, but always wrong – a barbaric practice.
Hunting tourism targeting ibex
Following their ban since 2021, foreign hobby hunters in the Valais could soon be allowed to take aim at the ibex again. The Grand Council approved a motion by the SVP and Centre party. Shooting an ibex cost up to 12’000 francs.
70’000 signatures against hunting tourism
Media reports about wealthy foreigners hunting in the Valais triggered a public outcry in 2019. 70’000 people signed a petition calling for its abolition. The Greens opposed the reintroduction. More on the topic of hobby hunting, hunting legislation and species protection.
Dossier: Wolf in Switzerland: Facts, politics and the limits of hunting
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More on the topic of hobby hunting: In our dossier on hunting we compile fact checks, analyses and background reports.
