Seabird hunting ban proposed by Icelandic scientists
The majority of members on Iceland’s working group on the protection of sea birds have controversially decided that complete protection of five ...
Outright puffin hunting ban suggested in face of population crisis
There are calls to ban all puffin hunting in Iceland next year in the face of the continuing decline in puffin numbers around the country.
Iceland ptarmigan hunting season begins
Iceland’s annual ptarmigan hunting season begins today; despite diminishing numbers of the grouse-like bird.
Demand for hunting licences on the rise
Hunting in Sweden appears more popular than ever, with 10,000 new hunters applying for a licence this year.
Ptarmigan hunters in Iceland might be disappointed
Hunting of Iceland’s favourite Christmas table bird, the ptarmigan, could be banned outright following a warning from The Icelandic Institute of...
Danish anglers hook record-breaking shark in Norway
The bragging of two Danish fishermen about the size of their catch can finally be confirmed, as they scoop the world record for the biggest shark hook...
Ptarmigan hunting controls reap reward in Iceland
Ptarmigan hunting in Iceland went very well during the season which has just finished – perhaps a little too well for some hunters.
New polar bear agreement reached
Greenland and Canada have agreed to work together to co-manage their joint polar bear population.