The decision was made on Tuesday morning and takes effect immediately.
The hunt begins when certain preparations have been made.
– It is important that we find the right individual, says Markus Södling, predator officer at the county administrative board in Sörmland.
According to the county administration, the wolf has repeatedly attacked domestic animals and stayed on farms and in densely populated areas. The assessment is that protective hunting is needed as there is a risk of serious damage to domestic animals. The County Administrative Board considers that all conditions for protective hunting are met.
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