Wolfsrüde GW3155M identified as the cause of fallow deer in Wolpertshausen

Wolfsrüde GW3155M identified as the cause of fallow deer in Wolpertshausen

In the municipality of Wolpertshausen in the Schwäbisch Hall district, a dead fallow deer was reported on March 14, 2024, the pollutor of which could now be identified by investigating the Senckenberg Center for Wildlife Genetics. It is the Wolfsrüden GW3155M, which was first detected in Baden-Württemberg and comes from the Noord bike pack in the Netherlands. It remains unclear whether the wolf is still in the area or has already moved on.

It is particularly noteworthy that the municipality of Wolpertshausen is outside the funding areas of wolf prevention. This means that the farm animal associations and wildlife officers have now been informed about the incident. In the case of relevant events from wolf monitoring outside the funding areas, the district office and the affected municipalities are also notified.

It is important that measures are taken to ensure the protection of farm animals and the coexistence of people and wolves. The forestry and research institute in Freiburg is responsible for monitoring and provides information about the current developments. The parties concerned are also available to answer questions about the interaction between man and wolf.

It remains to be seen how the presence of the Wolfsrüden GW3155M will affect the animal world and the population in the area. Compliance with protective measures and the elucidation of the public about the behavior of wolves are crucial steps to avoid conflicts and enable a harmonious living together.