The Swiss Federal Council is considering reducing bureaucratic barriers for culling wolves, following discussions in the Ständerat regarding the creation of ‘wolf-free zones’. Proposals aim to simplify the process for obtaining permits to hunt wolves. The Europarat’s recent decision to downgrade the wolf’s protection status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’ has amplified calls for action, potentially paving the way for quicker culling approvals, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding wildlife management in Switzerland.