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JUNE 2025
The FACE Report
Message from Secretary General
Dear Members and supporters,
We are delighted to share our June monthly report with a wider audience. Traditionally, this report was intended for FACE Members and delegates, but due to increasing demand, we are sharing our “public” updates more broadly.
The last few weeks have been busy on all fronts: The European Parliament has been taking decisions on dog welfare and the wolf downlisting at the EU level. Member States have been discussing the REACH restriction on lead in ammunition at the Agricultural Council and Environment Council levels.
At the same time, we’ve been actively engaging with the latest bird hunting files and showcasing the conservation benefits of hunting in Europe. You can read about our latest developments below.
If you want to hear more from FACE, follow our social media channels, which will keep you updated on daily news from Brussels: Follow @FACEforHunters on your favourite social media platform!
Dr. David Scallan
FACE Secretary General
What’s happening this month?
Ongoing EU Discussions on Lead in Ammunition: Concerns Over Defence and Security Impacts
The European Union is continuing its work on the
European Parliament Votes on Welfare Rules for Cats and Dogs
MEPs voted on the EC’s proposal concerning the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs
European Parliament Confirms Greater Flexibility in Wolf Management Across Europe
On 8 May 2025, the European Parliament voted
The Estonian Wolf Case – What’s new?
What happens when the National Red List says the wolf is Vulnerable, and the conservation status under the Habitats Directive says it’s Favourable?
Turtle Dove – New signs of population recovery
For the first time, an increase in the breeding populations of both the Western and Central/Eastern flyways has been recorded
20 Years of Cooperation: FACE and BirdLife Mark Two Decades of Joint Action for Nature
FACE and BirdLife are marking 20 years of cooperation in support of nature conservation
Quail Monitoring in Europe: FACE Members Explore Spain’s Leading Methodology
FACE and its Members were in Spain to explore ways to step up the monitoring of the Common Quail
Breakthrough: Denmark’s study on bow hunting effectiveness on large deer species
A thorough evaluation of the efficiency of bow hunting for large deer species
Hunters and Herders: Creating new visions for the future of pastoralism and wildlife in Europe
Europe’s hunters are often the first to witness both the beauty and the challenges of living alongside wildlife.
LIFE Lynx project wins two prestigious LIFE Awards – A victory for nature and hunters alike
The LIFE Lynx project has been honoured with the LIFE Award for Nature Conservation and Biodiversity
12th EU Large Carnivore Platform Plenary Meeting: Key discussions and next steps
On 5 June 2025, the EU Large Carnivore platform held its 12th Plenary Meeting in the Netherlands
The Waterfowlers Network annual meeting 2025, Finland
On 3 June, FACE took part in the Conference on Management Advice to Reduce Cormorant Predation Impacts
FACE Participates in European Conference on Cormorant Predation Management
On 3 June, FACE took part in the Conference on Management Advice to Reduce Cormorant Predation Impacts
Decisions in Brussels. Consequences in the Forest – We, the Hunters – Podcast Pilot
In the very first episode of We, the Hunters – a new podcast pilot from FACE
Sponsored article: Copper Deformation Extreme (CDX) by Blaser
Blaser has developed a new, ultra-modern copper deformation bullet, the Copper Deformation Extreme (CDX)
Safer driven hunts in Europe
Hunting is a deeply ingrained tradition in Europe, with seven million hunters participating in various forms of game pursuit across the continent.
