Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Hunting in France - statistics & facts
Hunting refers to the practice of capturing or killing wild animals, mainly for the purposes of meat consumption or recreation. Sometimes hunting is also used to manage feral or invasive wildlife populations. In France, hunting is not legal everywhere. Often it is the case that hunting is only allowed in special locations with a valid permit. In total, there are 22 hunting and wildlife reserves in France where hunting is allowed. Additionally, firearms used by hunters are heavily regulated to prevent misuse and injury. In 2019, there were over one million hunters with firearms in France, who collectively owned over two million weapons.
