Several observations were made during the month of November, including by the County Administrative Board itself. The images collected in the wolf are seen to have an abnormal posture and great difficulty in using the hind legs. On site inspections, the County Administrative Board has found that the wolf is likely to drag both hind legs into the ground.
- We do not know exactly how it was damaged. The female is quite old; 7-8 years and they live a pretty dangerous life. It may have been hit, attacked by another animal or dropped down for something, says Sebastian Olofsson, game manager at the County Administrative Board.
Based on the observations, the authority has now made the decision that the wolf can be killed. This is based on section 40 c of the Hunting Regulation. However, Sebastian Olofsson emphasizes that the wolf must be found. Not chased.
- You must not go out and seek the wolf to kill. In that case, the Hunting Regulation is clear that the wolf must be found - otherwise there may be talk of hunting violations.
"Don't aggravate suffering"How to kill it?
- In the event of an incident, it is important to kill it in a way that does not aggravate the suffering of the animal - that is what applies.
An injured wild animal may be killed in accordance with section 40 (c) of the Hunting Regulation if it is found so damaged or in such a position that it should be killed as soon as possible for animal welfare reasons, even if it is protected or if it is killed on someone else's land.
- Of course, it is important to know that it is precisely the injured wolf that is probably paralyzed in the hind legs that you have encountered, emphasizes Sebastian Olofsson.
Olofsson also reports that a possible killing must be reported.
- It is reported to the police. We also informed them of the decision and provided them with the basis for the decision.