Wolves: in the Saône-et-Loire region, let’s save Camille, threatened with imminent slaughter
Wolves are being exterminated one by one in the Saône-et-Loire region, and Camille, the latest arrival, is no exception. The lieutenants of louveterie and pests, under the orders of the prefect, have already been after him since Thursday evening (15/05/2025). He was even the target of a shot. The Prefecture and the Ministry are always quick to slaughter a single wolf and destroy all the biodiversity he is responsible for, as long as they can satisfy hunters and certain breeders.
Photo: OFB
In the Saône-et-Loire region, the only response to the arrival of wolves on the territory is lethal shooting. The State has opted for systematic death, and these wild cousins of dogs have been shot one after the other, in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
Barely arrived, already hunted down
When Camille’s presence in the village of Morey was confirmed, hateful reactions abounded: the FDSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs 71, true to form, called for the kill in an open letter.
As usual, the Prefect bowed to the wishes of the breeders, who have always refused to protect their herds destined for the slaughterhouse. He facilitated the shootings, without in any way requiring the implementation of protective measures.
Camille has therefore become prey since last Thursday. “The wolf was shot on Thursday evening, but missed,” said the prefect, much to his dismay.
The prefect is rubbing his hands, however, as he has summoned the OFB’s national brigade to get the wolf. A veritable hunt is underway. Financed by taxpayers.
Only one solution: cohabitation
Electrified pens, guard dogs and human presence: these are the solutions for “protecting” animals. Contrary to what the French Minister of Agriculture claims, there are other solutions than culling, which proves cruel and ineffective every time.
Why always kill rather than live together? 7 out of 10 French people (Ipsos/One Voice poll, November 2024) think that it is unacceptable for the State to slaughter animals from protected species for the simple reason that they may represent a risk to livestock farming, and 81% consider that the return of wolves to France represents a real benefit for biodiversity.
Another path is possible, as in Mexico or Abruzzo.
For all the wolves in France, we are present wherever they are in danger, as for Milo and Mina, but also before the courts where we are challenging the decrees administering their death. To put an end to their persecution, sign our petition!