Wolf-Debakel in the Helmstedt district: Shot permission!

Wolf-Debakel in the Helmstedt district: Shot permission!

In the region around the Helfstedt district, a special decision was made: a wolf with the identification GW3559 can be hunted in a specified area. This affects the communities of teaching, royal lutter, grass life and Velpke. This measure is articulated under strict conditions and was made by District Administrator Gerhard Radeck after a thorough consideration. The background is the increased cracks of pasture animals in the region that have been determined in the past few months. The killing of the wolf is only allowed within a distance of five kilometers by a riser event and within a month according to genetic detection.

According to the requirements, only authorized people with a special order may sail the animal. The decision is based on the legal regulations of the Federal Nature Conservation Act and the Lower Saxony Hunting Act. The exact details of those who implement the shooting permits remain anonymous. This withdrawal is carried out by knowledgeable people who do not necessarily have to be hunters from the region.

Damage from Wolf: A problem for agriculture

The wolf as a potential cause of livestock injuries is a growing problem for agriculture in Lower Saxony. Since February 1, 2022, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture (LWK) has been documenting the damage to lusters, the wolf being checked as a possible cause. It is necessary to inform the LWK immediately if you suspect wolf participation. Lower Saxony also offers a reimbursement of up to 100 % of the material costs for herd protection measures to support affected livestock holders.

In Lower Saxony, damage caused by wolves are illustrated in a special environmental card viewer from the Lower Saxony Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Protection. However, these cases presented do not always reflect the actual number of animals affected, since a damage event can include several animals. In addition, the documentation also contains cases in which the wolf could not be proven as the cause.

herd protection measures and support

In order to comprehensively inform the farm animal owners, the Lower Saxony state company for water management, coastal and nature conservation (NLWKN) offers extensive information material. In a free flyer, which is available in the 9th edition, herd protection measures are explained. These include the use of electrical or chain link fences, the installation of higher fences and the use of herd protection dogs.

In addition, information on the funding for herd protection and compensation payments in the event of damage are provided as part of the material. The usable aids should help farmers to better protect their animals against wolf attacks and to minimize the financial consequences of cracks.

The need to compensate and at the same time reduce the number of attacks on livestock stoves remains a central topic in Lower Saxony. The increased attention to herd protection measures and the associated financial support show how important it is to live in harmony with nature and at the same time protect sensitive economic areas.

For more information on damage cases and herd protection measures in Lower Saxony, contacts are available at the NLWKN, who can also support the application and use of the environmental card viewer. If you want to learn more about the specific protective measures, you can download or request the corresponding materials online.

More details on the specific measures can be found in the following information: nlwkn via livestock damage and NLWKN on herd protection .