WWF urges Finland to cut seal hunting quota in half

WWF Finland has called on the Finnish government to reduce the proposed annual hunting quota for Baltic ringed seals by 50 percent, citing climate concerns and the species’ endangered status. Seal hunting in Finland is permitted for both grey seals and Baltic ringed seals. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry sets annual quotas, with the season typically running from April to December. The ministry has proposed a quota of 425 Baltic ringed seals for future hunting seasons. That figure marks an in...