Sweden to kill 20% of its brown bears in annual hunt

Sweden's decision to allow the culling of 20% of its brown bear population has raised alarms among conservationists about the potential collapse of large predator populations.

Magnus Orrebrant, chair of the Swedish Carnivore Association, criticized Sweden's wildlife management approach, stating, 'It's about killing animals instead of preserving them to the best of our ability.'

Conservationists advocate for ecological tourism as a more sustainable alternative, suggesting it could generate more revenue than the current hunting licenses.

The culling of brown bears this year, coupled with a new law empowering local hunting associations, has heightened concerns over the management of large predators in Sweden.

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