An in-depth and up-to-date vision
This report uncovers one of Europe's greatest conservation success stories : the sustainable recovery of large game species through regulated hunting. Thanks to dedicated wildlife management and the involvement of hunters, wild ungulate populations have thrived across Europe in recent decades. Using data from 34 countries, this report offers an in-depth and up-to-date overview of ungulate hunting in Europe and its importance for conservation. These long-term data reveal not only population growth but also how regulated hunting actively safeguards biodiversity and ecosystems. This success is made possible by hunters who plan, monitor, and report their catches, setting an example of modern, cooperative conservation.
The future of wildlife
Too often overlooked, hunting plays a fundamental role in maintaining ecological balance, conserving habitats, and preventing disease outbreaks. Hunting supports nature by supporting rural economies, promoting healthy ecosystems, and ensuring the future of wildlife through informed management. Game meat obtained through hunting has a very low environmental impact, as it comes from locally raised, free-ranging animals. If the amount of game meat consumed were replaced by farmed meat, the environmental impact would be greater. Therefore, game meat is an environmentally friendly alternative to farmed meat and contributes to environmentally friendly systems.
Hunters are essential allies
As Europe faces increasingly pressing environmental challenges, hunters are emerging as essential managers of resilient and prosperous landscapes. Science-based hunting ensures healthy game populations, with harvest data forming the backbone of effective wildlife management. This report asserts that hunters are essential allies in conservation, preserving biodiversity through collaboration, knowledge, and shared responsibility. In today's changing world, regulated hunting proves to be a forward-thinking force, grounded in science, tradition, and ecological stewardship (source: FACE).
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