The Demographic Explosion of Wild Boar in Europe

Wild boar numbers in Europe have seen an explosion in the past 20 years, with the average increase quoted as between approximately 250 – 400%. The factors influencing this increase are both natural and human-related. In a recent meeting of the European Parliament, the European Landowners Organisation (ELO) presented a study which was released in June 2012 entitled "The Demographic Explosion of Wild Boar in Europe".

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Hunting is Culture at Large! Wildlife knows no borders!

The Jubilee 60th General Assembly of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) took place in the triangle of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary from the 26th – 30th April 2013. Renowned world experts gathered to discuss the topic of wildlife management under the motto Hunting: Conserving Wildlife – Key to Global Cultural Heritage.

IUCN SSC Guiding Principles on Trophy Hunting available in six languages

The recently adopted Guiding Principles on Trophy Hunting of IUCN's Species Survival Commission (SSC) are available now in Chinese, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish languages. All the translated versions can be found on the IUCN website. The original English version has been translated by the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) in close coordination with IUCN SSC. French and Italian translations are under way.

The Passing of Guy du Bois

It is with deep sorrow that we share with you the sad news, that our hunting friend and longstanding, prominent CIC member, Guy du Bois has passed away.