# French wolf population management and livestock impact

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-wolf-population-management-and-livestock-impact
> Updated: 2026-10-21T12:55:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard announced an increase in the wolf culling quota for 2026, raising it from 21% to 23% of the total population. This decision follows pressure from agricultural unions regarding livestock losses. Under the proposed plan, if the 23% threshold is reached early, culling rights will be suspended. The government also plans to implement an agricultural emergency law providing farmers with defensive equipment, such as thermal or night-vision shooting glasses.

In the Vosges region, cattle farmers report that wolves are becoming less fearful of human presence, causing significant stress to herds and making recovery efforts difficult in mountainous terrain. Farmers have noted that traditional protection methods, such as fencing or guardian dogs, are often impractical for large-scale cattle operations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: French livestock farmers face wolf predation and flood losses

French livestock producers are struggling with increased wolf attacks on cattle herds and significant losses of lambs due to flash flooding and rising river levels.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-livestock-farmers-face-wolf-predation-and-flood-losses

### 2026-10-08: France to increase wolf culling quota to 23% for 2026

France will increase its 2026 wolf culling quota to 23% of the total population to protect livestock, according to Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-to-increase-wolf-culling-quota-to-23-for-2026

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