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Background
Since 1 February 2025, the federal hunting ordinance (OChP) has allowed cantons to carry out proactive wolf regulation. It aims to reduce conflicts in areas where wolves have attacked livestock. Valais submitted requests for several packs for the 2026-2027 period. Each regulation must be authorised by the Confederation.
The key points
The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has authorised the full regulation of the Arolla-Ferpècle pack, the State of Valais announced on 10 November 2026. The decision, signed by the head of the Department of Economy and Education, Christophe Darbellay, came into force the same day upon publication in the Official Bulletin.
The authorisation is valid until 31 January 2027. The FOEN had already authorised full regulation of the Augstbord and Nanz packs, as well as basic regulation of the Nendaz-Isérables, Les Toules and Anniviers-Réchy packs.
Key figures
- 3 packs under full regulation: Arolla-Ferpècle, Augstbord and Nanz
- 3 packs under basic regulation: Nendaz-Isérables, Les Toules and Anniviers-Réchy
- 31 January 2027 : end of validity of the authorisations
What it means for businesses
- Valais farms : regulation aims to limit predation on livestock
What's next
- Monitoring of requests and their implementation published by the Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Service, until 31 January 2027
Further reading
Sources
- State of Valais – Proactive wolf regulation 2026-2027: authorisation for full regulation of the Arolla-Ferpècle pack (official source)
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