A killed male adult wolf was found in the Königshainer Berge area (Görlitz district) Last year, three wolves were killed illegally. 196 dead wolves have been recovered in Saxony since 2000.
Poaching is an ongoing issue, says the President of the State Hunting Association, Frank Seyring. The perpetrators became more and more professional. They are often equipped with night vision devices and silencers. The wolf is a strictly protected species in Germany. Anyone who kills wolves risks up to five years in prison.