French hunter on trial for killing mother bear 'in self-defence'

French Hunter on Trial for Allegedly Killing Endangered Brown Bear in Pyrenees - One Green Planet

A hunter faces trial for killing a protected brown bear in the Pyrenees, sparking calls for stronger wildlife protections. The post French Hunter on Trial for Allegedly Killing Endangered Brown Bear in Pyrenees appeared first on One Green Planet.

Attacked by a bear during a beating in Ariège, a hunter appeared before the Foix Correctional Court for the destruction of protected species. The trial began on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The man, now 81 years old, is tried with 15 other hunters. Back on this first day of hearing.

CHRONICS CHAMPETTER. A hunter was judge this week for having shot a bear in November 2021 in a protected area in Ariege. The process revives the debate on the presence of the bear.

Hunter, 81, on trial for killing protected bear that mauled both his legs

Defending himself in court, the pensione said he shot the bear named Caramelles as she attacked him

Hunter accused of killing endangered mother bear claims self-defense at trial in France

Andre Rives was boar-hunting in 2021 when a female bear nicknamed Caramelles attacked him. "She was eating my leg," he said. "I reloaded my rifle and fired."

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