Saxony is revising its guidelines for protecting livestock from wolf attacks. The Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture cited changes to the Federal Hunting Law as the reason. Compliance with herd protection measures is a legal prerequisite for hunting a wolf following a confirmed attack on a livestock animal.
Saxony intends to consistently implement a change in policy regarding wolves
“The federal government has initiated a necessary change in policy regarding wolves. We are consistently implementing this in Saxony,” emphasized Minister Georg-Ludwig von Breitenbuch (CDU). Where the requirements are met, hunting wolves must be permitted. With the regulations on herd protection, Saxony is now creating a legally sound framework for this.
“This strengthens the protection of our grazing animals and provides clarity for livestock owners, hunters, and authorities. Furthermore, we are vigorously pushing forward with the necessary changes to state law and the new wolf management plan,” the minister explained.
