Japan eyes tax relief for bear hunters
The ministry is weighing relief to help hunters cover fees as bear sightings topped 50,000 and 13 people were killed in fiscal 2025.
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In Japan, 14,000 wild bears were hunted and killed. This is not a case of illegal poaching. Bear hunting is being carried out on such a large scale with government support. So, let's find out what is the reason behind killing such a large number of wild animals?
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Japan has launched a large-scale bear cull following a rise in bear attacks on humans. More than 14,000 bears have been killed between April 2025 and January 2026.
The lack of food in Japan’s forests is driving the presence of bears in urban areas, which, in turn, triggers the number of incidents and conflicts with human beings. Last year, the bears killed 13 people, which has unleashed a bear hunt that is viewed with concern by conservationist entities.
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