- That private individuals should be able to rest their dog without risking being attacked by wolves should also be a matter of course for the County Administrative Board in Värmland, says Olof Nilsson in Ransäter, who is himself a hunter and spokesperson for those behind the protection hunting application.
Companion dog was injured by wolf
He talks about the most recent serious incident when a pet dog, in early July, was attacked and injured by wolves near Ransäter.
But the County Administrative Board said last week no to protective hunting of two wolves in the so-called Skacksjörviret.
- There are several reasons for that.
Among other things, we made the assessment that there was no risk of new attacks that are greater than in other areas, says Magnus Nystrand, wildlife officer at the County Administrative Board.
He does not want to be part of a recorded interview.
Wolves near cabins at tourist facility
After that rejection decision, a tourism facility in the area has had wolves so close that it was considered disturbing, and on Monday the County Administrative Board was on site to assess the situation.
- For example, we have not been able to secure DNA that shows that it is a wolf.
But certainly, several have reported sightings of wolves that have passed by, says Magnus Nystrand.
Olof Nilsson states that they will now, after the weekend's incidents, submit a new application for protective hunting.
- With a new application, we make a new assessment, says Magnus Nystrand.
In the clip, Olof Nilsson talks about the wolf attack on a pet dog.