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Sweden greenlights hunt of nearly 500 bears, a fifth of total population

Conservation news - Environmental science and conservation news
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Sweden has authorized the hunting of 486 brown bears in this year 's licensed hunting season.

This quota represents 20% of the country’s bear population, estimated to be around 2,450 in 2023 .

Last year , Swedish authorities handed out licenses to kill 648 bears during the annual trophy bear hunt.

Conservation groups say they suspect Sweden wants to reduce the country's bear population significantly.