Deaths and Injuries Linked to Hunting on the Rise in France Again

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Eleven hunters were killed in France during the 2024-2025 season, according to the results published by the French Biodiversity Office on Friday 18 July. It's twice as much as the previous season.

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A total of 100 accidents were recorded; only hunters were fatally shot, but 16 non-hunters were also injured, three of whom were seriously injured.

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For the third season in a row, only hunters were killed, each time during a game hunt. But 16 non-hunters were also injured, three of whom were seriously, compared to zero in the year.

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On Friday 18 July 2025, the French Biodiversity Office (OFB) published its annual survey on hunting. As a result, accidents are on the rise. There are about 100 of them for the 2024-2025 season, with no...

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The number of hunting-related deaths doubled during the 2024-2025 season, interrupting several years of decline. This increase in fatal accidents raises questions about the effectiveness of the safety measures implemented to date.