Expanded Nutria Hunting Grounds in Hamburg - Bounty Doubled - Hamburg declares war on invasive nutria with expanded hunting zones and cash rewards
Hamburg has intensified its battle against nutria, doubling down on efforts to manage their escalating population. The city’s environmental authority has enlarged hunting zones and increased rewards for each animal captured. These measures come as the invasive species spreads swiftly, causing damage across urban areas.
The Behörde für Umwelt, Klima, Energie und Agrarwirtschaft (Authority for Environment, Climate, Energy, and Agriculture) is spearheading the campaign. Nutria, now prevalent in cities, reproduce rapidly and are often seen during daylight hours. Their rising numbers have led to more destruction in parks, waterways, and green spaces.
Hunting areas have been extended to cover Altona, Eimsbüttel, Hamburg-Nord, and Wandsbek, alongside existing zones. Hunters can now target nutria in canals, the Alster’s tributaries, and the Alster itself. The reward per animal has also increased, jumping from €7 to €14.
To bolster trapping efforts, 50 live traps with electronic alerts have been set up in Bergedorf and Harburg. The authority is providing traps and has waived firearm permit fees for urban hunters. Residents are being urged to report sightings and any damage caused by the animals.
The German Hunting Association attributes the nutria boom to illegal feeding, mild winters, and past hunting restrictions. Listed among Europe’s invasive alien species, these rodents pose a growing threat to the city.
The expanded program aims to curtail nutria numbers through wider hunting zones, higher rewards, and more traps. Residents and hunters are now playing a bigger role in tracking and controlling the population. The city hopes these steps will reduce the damage caused by the invasive species.
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