Help Save Finland’s Last Wolves

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Finland’s wolf population is dangerously close to extinction, and yet, the government is still allowing them to be hunted.

Wild wolf

The Finnish government recently gave hunters permission to kill dozens of wolves, despite the fact that the population has dropped to around 200 due largely to illegal poaching.

During the 2026 Finland wolf hunt, which ran from 1 January to 16 February, 81 wolves were reportedly hunted and tragically killed.

Hunters will often move through forests on skis with dogs, aiming to coax wolves towards people with guns, who will then shoot them. Animals may be left to suffer from their injuries and may die slowly from blood loss and infection. Some wolves may be mothers, meaning their babies will starve.

Wolves are not targets to be killed; they are individuals who mate for life and have complex social structures within their packs. They’re also an iconic aspect of Finland’s heritage, who are at risk of being lost forever.

Take action by contacting the Finnish Tourist Board and the Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry to end these government-licensed hunts.

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Mr

Teemu

Ahola

Visit Finland

Ms

Sanna

Kyyrä

Finnish Government

Ms

Satu

Salonen

Arctic Europe Tourism Cluster

Dear {contact_data~firstName} {contact_data~lastName}:

I am writing to express my concern that the Finnish government has authorised the killing of wolves in Finland and to ask for your help in putting a stop to this cruel and needless attack on wildlife.

During the 2026 hunt, 81 wolves were reportedly hunted and tragically killed.

With the country’s very small population of wolves already on the brink of extinction because of illegal hunting, it is vital that Finnish officials take urgent action to protect them. Hunting inflicts injuries on wolves that may cause them to experience a prolonged, agonising death and leads to whole families being lost.

Rather than endorsing an assault on its native inhabitants, Finland should instead celebrate these remarkable and beautiful animals and encourage responsible ecotourism in the areas in which they live.

Please take action now to stop the cull and prevent Finland’s last wolves from being gunned down by hunters.

Kind regards,

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{user_data~Email Address}

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