US EditionLithuanian Hunters Refuse a Government Request to Shoot a Wild Bear in the Capital
- Lithuanian hunters have refused a government request to shoot a wild bear in Vilnius, stating it is unnecessary and harmful to the species.
- The Lithuanian Association of Hunters and Fishermen expressed shock at the government's order regarding the bear.
- Ramutė Juknytė noted the bear is a beautiful young female and should not be killed.
- Bears are protected under both Lithuanian and EU law, as they are considered a rare and vulnerable species.
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Lithuanian Hunters Refuse a Government Request to Shoot a Wild Bear in the Capital
WARSAW, Poland—A young female bear caused a stir after wandering out of the forest and into the leafy suburbs of the Lithuanian capital. For two days, the brown bear ambled through the neighborhoods of Vilnius, trotted across highways, and explored backyards—all while being chased by onlookers with smartphones and, eventually, drones. The government then issued a permit for the bear to be shot and killed. That did not go down well with Lithuania…
Hunters said no to the government's order to shoot bears.
Associated Press News
A wild bear enters Lithuania's capital. Hunters refuse a government request to shoot the animal
Lithuanian hunters have refused to shoot a wild bear that was spotted roaming around the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and criticized the government for issuing a permit to kill a member of the protected species.
The authorities in Lithuania wanted to kill the bear, but the hunters who received permission refused.
In Vilnius, the local authorities wanted to kill a young bear. The animal walked on highways and courtyards until the authorities allowed the killing. The hunters themselves came to the defense.
A young female brown bear wandered into the suburbs of Vilnius and began exploring backyards, causing a stir among residents. The government issued a permit to shoot her, but the hunters' association, instead of taking advantage of the opportunity... came to the animal's defense, AP reported on Thursday (June 19).
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