Expert Advocates Targeted Wolf Culling to Protect Livestock

Eckhard Fuhr suggests early intervention against problematic wolf packs following a policy shift on their protection status.

Wolf populations in Brandenburg, Niedersachsen, and Sachsen are notably high, with Brandenburg having around 500 to 600 wolves.
The EU has lowered the wolf's protection status, allowing for regulated culling to manage their numbers.
Fuhr emphasizes the need for a 'Schutzjagd,' or protective hunt, rather than a general hunting quota to effectively safeguard livestock.
Current herd protection methods, like fencing and guard dogs, are becoming less effective over time, particularly in areas like eastern Brandenburg.
Calls for professional wolf hunters have been made, though Fuhr warns against including wolves in movement hunts to avoid public backlash.