Controversy Surrounding Chamois Hunting in Bavaria

Bavaria's government permits year-round chamois hunting in protection forests, aiming to reduce browsing. Close season exemption rules, expiring in 2019, face criticism for causing a significant chamois death toll.

The Bavarian Hunting Association's proposed ten-point plan and opposition from wildlife conservation groups highlight the debate. The chamois, protected under the Habitats Directive, faces threats from climate change, tourism, and hunting.

The potential reduction of the close season exemption areas in the Chiemgau Alps sparks further controversy, emphasizing the need for balancing conservation and hunting practices.