In 2024, France has recorded a stable population of 1,013 wolves, based on a new genetic data collection method. This figure is crucial for local farmers as it determines the hunting quota, now set at 19%. While the population has stabilized after a drop in 2023, environmental groups express concerns over conservation status, urging a lower hunting quota. The presence of wolves, however, continues to draw ire from farmers due to increased livestock attacks, leading to calls for better support for livestock protection in newly affected areas.