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susi

04.07.2024

Growth in the number of wolf packs – hunting to manage the population must be allowed

Finland might have over 500 wolves, including the puppies born in spring 2024. In Sweden, the limit value for starting hunting as population control is 300 wolves. Hunting to manage the population must also be allowed in Finland. The illogicalities…

Greetings from the International Sportsmen’s fair in Riihimäki

10.06.2024

Greetings from the International Sportsmen’s fair in Riihimäki

At the Finnish Hunter's Association exhibition stand, the activities of the association and our member benefits were extensively presented. <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-…

Ei uutiskuvaa

21.12.2023

The Commission's policy to adapt the protection status of wolves is important - national action is still needed

The proposal published by the European Commission on 20 December 2023 aimed at reducing the protection status of wolves is welcome news for the Finnish Hunters' Association. “The change in EU policy shows that the management-based hunting…

nest tube

05.06.2023

Duck nest tubes have proven their effectiveness again this spring

The Finnish Hunters' Association installed camera tracking on the nest tube of a well-known duckling production wetland. Since the beginning of April, two live cameras have been broadcasting online footage from the outside of the nest tube…

mallard Nest tube live

21.04.2023

The Finnish Hunters' Association has opened the mallard's tube nest live service. Two live cams have been installed on the wetland. One of the cameras is outside the nest tube and the other is filming inside the tube. The nest tube…

Public image of hunting in Finland is positive, study finds

20.03.2023

Public image of hunting in Finland is positive, study finds

The Finnish Hunters’ Association commissioned a media analysis of the public image of both hunting and the Finnish Hunters’ Association. In particular, articles on hunting as a lifestyle and hobby, club activities and youth work, as well as…

wild boar

19.12.2022

Be aware of swine fever

African swine fever (ASF) is a fatal disease of pigs. Despite preventive measures it continues to spread to new areas and new countries, including within the EU. It is feared that the disease will spread to Finland, for example with pork products…

Hunters in the middle of snow

13.11.2022

Are you planning hunting trip to Finland?

Hunting in Finland requires that four things are taken care of in good time before the planned hunting trip. For this reason, planning should start well ahead of the trip. A couple of thousand hunters from abroad visit Finland every year. In…

wolf

03.10.2022

Notify wolf damage without delay

Statistics show that in the first half of the 2000s, 20–40 dogs were lost to large carnivores each year. Roughly half of the incidents where wolves hu

Banner

02.09.2022

Do you want a future for hunting?

Do you want a future for hunting? The future of hunting and conservation is under threat. Bird hunting, habitat for game, large carnivore manage

shooter

07.07.2022

Public consultation on ammunition re-opened

The new ECHA consultation is open until 6 October 2022. It should be noted that last week, ECHA opened its socio-economic consultation (for 2 months), with new proposals including to reduce the transition period for lead shot to 18 months. Chemicals…

ukraine

05.05.2022

Hunter, please help Ukraine by donating funds to well-known organisations operating in the crisis areas

Russia's attack on Ukraine has made many Finns want to help Ukraine, and the Finnish Hunters Association has received queries regarding the possibility to organise money collections in order to help Ukraine. The Finnish Hunters'…

Donate and support Finnish hunting!

05.05.2022

Donate and support Finnish hunting!

Hunting is part of Finnish outdoor culture. Its roots and effect on well-being are a visible part of society. By supporting our activities, you help us promote Finnish hunting and game management and our work for the diversity of nature. By donating…

mink

26.04.2022

Summer cottage owners to catch invasive alien predators

With the help of funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Finnish Hunters' Association has launched a two-year project aimed at encouraging cottage owners to catch invasive alien predators either by themselves or to ask…

Hunters in the middle of snow

01.03.2022

Hunting Right Lease can also include more extensive cooperation

As a rule, the payment for a landowner who is not a member of a club is considered to be the regulation of animal populations which contributes to financial savings for the landowner. Clubs may also provide landowners with various other services as…

The World Wetlands Day

07.02.2022

The World Wetlands Day

The World Wetlands Day was held February 2nd to highlight the importance of wetlands conservation and sustainable use. Finland is an important breeding area for numerous European ducks. Therefore, we have a great responsibility to take care of…

wild boar

13.12.2021

Training for wildboar hunters

The two-year project, funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, trains hunters to manage the wild boar population and reduce the African swine fever (ASF) risk. The project’s goal is to improve the conditions for hunters to effectively…

Biodiversity manifesto

26.11.2021

Link between hunting and conservation in Europe demonstrated by major initiative

The link between hunting and conservation is widely recognised. However, there has not been any European-wide project to demonstrate the conservation efforts undertaken by over 7,000,000 hunters. In response to the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030…

peijaiset

12.10.2021

Hunting feast "Peijaiset" in various locations around Finland

In honour of its 100th anniversary, the Finnish Hunters’ Association will arrange a festive hunting feast "Peijaiset" in various locations around Finland from 5 to 7 November 2021. The main festivities will take place at Narinkka…

woman with a dog

10.09.2021

ECHA publishes proposal to restrict lead bullets, gunshot and fishing weights

On 3 February 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published its proposal to the Commission on restricting the use of lead bullets, gunshot and fishing weights. The Finnish Hunters' Association will provide more information on the…