Sweden is currently allowing the slaughter of
486 wild brown bears, which makes
a shocking 20% of the country's remaining population.
More than 150 bears were brutally killed in just the opening days. Not only is this horrifically curel; it poses a severe threat to the survival of the entire Scandinavian brown bear population!
Brown bears were once hunted to
the brink of extinction in Sweden. Luckily, they have been making a remarkable recovery over the past 100 years, thanks to conservation efforts. In fact, brown bears are listed as a
"strictly protected species" in the EU. By endorsing this extensive and violent practice and issuing increased licenses to kill, Sweden is flying in the face of wildlife protections and the preservation of our natural world!
We must act now to halt this senseless slaughter. Sign the petition to demand an immediate end to Sweden's annual bear cull!
We must ensure this year's brown bear cull is the last one in Sweden's history.
This mass killing is not just extremely inhumane, but
also unnecessary. The Swedish government's actions have sparked outrage among wildlife advocates, who argue that there are far less cruel and more effective methods for managing bear populations. Conservationists warn that such high culling rates could drive the population close to the minimum threshold required for its viability.
On top of that, the ways these bears are being killed is truly harrowing. Previously, it was illegal for hunters to use
bait and dogs to lure wildlife in and tear them apart.
Now, Sweden is allowing these sickening practices again, making the culling process an exercise in sadistic slaughter, rather than a managed wildlife conservation effort.Sweden's current approach completely disregards the need for ethical, compassionate wildlife management and true conservation. There are numerous alternatives to culling that can help manage bear populations without resorting to mass killing. Sweden must explore these humane options instead of continuing this devastating practice.
The survival of Sweden's brown bears depends on our collective action. Let's stand up for these magnificent creatures and push for a more compassionate and effective approach to wildlife management.
Join us in calling on the Swedish government to immediately halt the ongoing bear hunt which isn't set to end until October 15, and promise to never allow another cull. Instead, it must invest in and implement humane alternatives for population management!
Sign the petition now and help us protect Sweden's brown bears from this cruel and unnecessary hunt!