Overview

• Monitoring recorded a resident female in June and four pups in July, which meets reproduction criteria, according to the Bavarian environment office.
• The designation establishes a formal Wolfsgebiet within a 15‑kilometre radius for purposes of damage compensation.
• The transition period for the Fichtelgebirge area starts on September 1, 2025 under EU rules.
• The LfU advises livestock holders to use wolf‑resistant fencing and notes that preventive herd protection is required to qualify for compensation.
• Bavaria currently lists 14 wolf areas, the 2024/25 monitoring year closed on April 30, and final figures are expected in September.