Raccoons are being hunted at an increasing rate in Upper Pomerania
In the region of Vorpommern-Greifswald, Germany, the hunting season of 2024/2025 has come to a close, and the statistics are now available. Here's a rundown of the key findings:
Game Species Population Trends
The number of fallow deer, red deer, and roe deer killed by hunters has decreased compared to the previous year. Specifically, 1,200 fallow deer, 1,600 red deer, and approximately 5,600 roe deer were harvested, representing a slight decrease for fallow deer, a significant drop for red deer, and a decrease for roe deer compared to the previous year's totals of 1,300, 2,000, and over 7,000, respectively.
On the other hand, the number of wild boar killed by hunters decreased significantly, with over 7,200 animals taken, down from 10,200 in 2024 and 6,900 in 2023. The number of mallards killed by hunters increased to 700 animals, and the number of greylag geese killed by hunters saw an increase to around 250 animals.
Hunter Numbers and Licenses
The number of hunters registered in Vorpommern-Greifswald has increased, with 2,051 people registered, an increase of 57 from the previous year. A total of 298 hunting licenses were issued to foreign guests, with Danes making up 84% of this group.
Badger and Raccoon Dog Population
A new record high has been set for the number of badgers killed by hunters in Vorpommern-Greifswald, with over 2,500 animals. The number of raccoon dogs killed by hunters also increased, with nearly 1,400 animals, around 400 more than in the previous year.
Women in Hunting
The proportion of women among hunting license holders in Vorpommern-Greifswald has reached a new high of 11.5%.
Crow Population
The number of carrion and rook crows killed by hunters in Vorpommern-Greifswald has increased, with around 300 animals.
Hunting Area and Balance Sheet
The hunting area in Vorpommern-Greifswald spans approximately 345,000 hectares across 725 hunting districts. A balance sheet for the hunting year 2024/2025 has been drawn up.
For more precise and up-to-date hunting statistics for Vorpommern-Greifswald, including trends such as an increase in hunters, a dramatic rise in badger kills, or changes in the main game species, one should consult official publications from the Vorpommern-Greifswald hunting associations, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state environmental ministry or forestry office, or regional news outlets covering hunting and wildlife management.
