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Sweden prepares for another major bear hunt
On 21 August, licensed bear hunting will once again commence in Sweden. 465 bears are to be killed in seven counties. A total of 465 bears will be killed in this year’s licensed bear hunt, which begins on 21 August and lasts until 15 October at the latest.The Swedish Predator Association ( Svenska Rovdjursföreningen) has appealed against the licensed hunting of bears in all the counties concerned.