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First wolf in Rhineland for 120 years shot dead
Published: 23 Apr 12 12:41 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/national/20120423-42117.html
The first wolf seen in the Rhineland for more than 120 years has been found shot dead, probably by a hunter, it emerged on Monday.
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Speaking from Gensingen, Günther Klein said the dead animal was found by walkers in the Westerwald on Saturday evening. It was a male weighing around 30 kilos, he said.
Tests are being conducted on the cadaver, to find out as much as possible about the wolf.
Whether the wolf was victim to a hunter remains unclear, but the animal was shot with a high-calibre weapon, the sort of firearm which only a licensed hunter could legally possess.
President of the Association, Kurt Alexander Michael, strongly condemned the killing, and said that if a hunter was found to be responsible, they would face a heavy fine and the revocation of their hunting licence.
The wolf was first sighted and photographed in late February near Steimel - the first to be seen in Rhineland Palatinate for 123 years. Experts from the German Nature Conservation Union said it posed no threat to people.
The return of wolves to Germany has mostly taken part in eastern areas as they return from Poland. A recent study suggested fears of farmers that the canines would feast on valuable sheep could be unfounded, as they mostly make deer their dinners.
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But, the statement "the sort of firearm which only a licensed hunter could legally possess" is not accurate. Members of shooting clubs may also own firearms of these calibre and are not always hunters.
Could have been anybody... so don't just jump out an blame hunters.
As a hunter, I spend most of my time improving the habitat and cleaning up trash left by those non-hunters who bash what we do.
I see first hand what effect people have on the plants and animals in the forest by turning the forest into a party zone for binge drinking and cutting illegal trails through areas where Red Deer bed down so they can ride their mountain bikes.
Spare me your obviously mis-informed opinions and calling the 99.9% of hunters in Germany who work hard at conservation names like "vandals" or being "selfish".
The situation is markedly different from that in the U.S., where in many states you can fill out a form and pay a minor fee, do a little shopping at Wal-Mart, and pow! You're a hunter now. I do think that the majority of hunters in the U.S. are both informed and conscientious stewards of the forest; it's just that the *possibility* of the over-the-counter model exists. In Germany, it simply doesn't.
It seems that this wolf was killed at the hands of a "Wilderer" - that's the designation for an illegal hunter, or poacher.
On the topic of hunting in the US, it is really difficult to assess, because laws and wildlife management differ from state to state. Also, many states that have problems with overpopulation of animals have more lenient hunting laws.
An exmple is many southern states have an over abundance of white tail deer, feral swine and coyotes. That, in combination that hunting is perceived as a born right and not a privilege leads to many "Wal-Mart" hunters which is embarrassing.
I think the US should adopt a similar approach like germany, such as good training and a "jagdrevier system".
Waidmannsheil....
But sad news I hope they catch the low life.