Wolves Shot in Austria, Including Tirol Region
A wolf was shot in Austria after being seen near homes. This caused worry for people and started a discussion about how to manage wolves. The government is investigating the shooting and the wolf's movements.
The shooting happened in the Landeck district of Tyrol, Austria, following repeated sightings of the wolf close to residential areas. The decision to shoot the wolf was based on an activated hunting regulation due to an incident involving livestock in the Villgratental area. The Austrian government, through the FPÖ, plans to shoot two wolves in Salzburg to prevent attacks on livestock. Environmental groups are criticizing this ‘preventive’ action. Ten wolves have been killed in Austria in 2026, including this one in Osttirol.
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Highlights
Wolf Shot in Landeck
A wolf was repeatedly sighted near homes and was then shot multiple times in the Landeck district of Tyrol.
Two Wolves to be Shot in Salzburg
The Austrian government plans to shoot two wolves in Salzburg to prevent attacks on livestock.
‘Preventive’ Wolf Shootings Across Austria
Authorities have shot wolves ‘preventively’ in Austria, including Salzburg, Vorarlberg, Kärnten, and Tirol.
Regulation Led to Osttirol Killing
A wolf was shot in Osttirol because of a hunting regulation for dangerous animals.
Ten Wolves Killed in 2026
Ten wolves were killed in Austria in 2026, following several shooting incidents.