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Valdmann, H.
Current situation of the large carnivores in Estonia
2001 Conference Proceeding
During the latest social changes, the numbers of large carnivores (LC-s) in Estonia increased significantly, partially as a result of decreased regulating effort. This trend is known to have occurred in the nineties in most locations of Eastern Europe, including Russia. The increasing trend of LC-s, especially that of wolf, was quickly recognized by society, and of course, by hunters. As a result of following intensive hunting, the costs of which were partly compensated, the number of LC-s in Estonia have significantly declined and have reached pre-nineties level, which is generally considered acceptable by the wide public. In this situation, a different strategy has to be applied for LC management, from which the population viability concerns seem to be of highest priority.
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