The background is large losses of reindeer calves in the area. The killing permit is valid until June 6 and the task has gone to a municipal pest control team.
Adult golden eagles are not covered by the killing permit, emphasizes the governor. The Norwegian goal for the stock of golden eagles is that there should be a national population of between 850 and 1,200 breeding pairs in the country.
In order to grant a killing permit, individual golden eagles must cause significant damage to livestock or tame reindeer.