Spain Deploys Archers to Combat Wild Boar as Wolf Population Declines

barcelona - Spanish cities use archers to control wild boar population as wolves disappear. Activists oppose culling methods.

Modern Archers vs. Wild Boar

In Spain, archers in camouflage gear target wild boar as wolf numbers decrease. Cities turn to medieval methods to curb growing urban boar population.

Challenges Posed by Boar Population

• Increased traffic accidents
• Garden destruction
• Waste and disease spread

Controversy Surrounding Culling Methods

Animal activists and veterinarians oppose boar culling. Alternative methods like trapping and sterilization are suggested.

Some cities, such as Malaga and Mijas, opt for capturing boars alive using traps and cages.

In Marbella, archers from the Andalusian Hunting Federation control the boar population. The city plans to renew the contract with them.