Twelve wolf hunters participated in the OFB training on wolf defense shots. The training lasts about 6 hours and includes a theoretical part (knowledge of wolf biology, safety, regulations) with a small written exam in the form of a questionnaire. Then a practical part with a night shooting exercise using thermal goggles on targets.
2 wolves shot in the department in 2025
All 33 wolf lieutenants in Doubs will undergo this training this week. Since the regulatory changes, this training is now “qualifying”, meaning it grants authorization to practice these defense shots against wolves. Without this qualification, wolf hunters are no longer allowed to engage in these nocturnal defense shots in the department.
According to the Doubs Territory Directorate, in 2025 in Doubs, 37 wolf operations were carried out. Out of the 5 wolves sighted, 3 shots were fired, resulting in 2 wolves being shot.
The DTT also notes that the number of wolf attacks has generally decreased in 2025 compared to previous years. A decrease attributed in part to significant culling operations carried out on the other side of the border, in Switzerland.
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