Hunting accident

Walker picking mushrooms in Var loses leg after being shot by hunter, 82

A gendarmerie investigation has now been opened into ‘unintentional violence with a weapon’

Criminal inquiry after farmer killed during wild boar hunt in France

Hunters were called to reenact the positions they were at the time the fatal shot was fired

New bid to ban hunting in France on Sundays and within 3km of homes

Two associations start court bid to force the state to take action

news

Hunter, 43, dies after being shot during boar hunt in Normandy

A similar accident happened in the same department in December

Man, 72, shot dead while hunting boar in France

Are hunting deaths rising in France? Fellow hunter taken into police custody as part of manslaughter investigation

Hunter, 44, killed by stray bullet in Normandy

The man was part of an organised wild boar hunt. He died at the scene.

Hunter dies after being charged by boar in south of France

The animals can be very aggressive when wounded or threatened

Driver tells how hunter’s bullet entered car as he drove in Dordogne

The bullet from a boar hunt missed him by ‘a few centimetres’ and ended up lodged in the passenger seat

Couple tell how stray hunt bullet hit car and house in south of France

The shot passed them by just two metres

French state faces legal action for not protecting people from hunters

Two associations say that the ‘unprecedented’ case is calling for no-hunt days and claims that 70% of people in France ‘do not feel safe’ during hunting season

Drunk hunters face €1,500 fine under new French law

Some groups say measures do not go far enough to reduce hunting accidents

Number of fatal hunting accidents in France at historic low

Other hunting related accidents are also down, a new report shows - however environmental groups say more needs to be done to reduce risks

French mayor bans Sunday afternoon hunting to make walkers safer

Mayor Bruno Toussaint said it was passed with the agreement of local hunters, who accepted it ‘without any problem’

Hunter’s shot smashes car window passing close to driver in Normandy

A hunt was taking place in a wood a few hundred metres away from the road when the incident happened

Hunter’s shot hits car full of people on main road in north France

Renewed calls for action from hunt opponents as hunters’ own lobby promises to come down hard

Hunting ‘feels safer’ in France than in the UK

After a woman was killed during a boar hunt in Brittany, a British hunter explains why he still believes the activity is better-regulated in France

French government considers new hunting rules including alcohol ban

The rules on alcohol and drug use may be the same as those for driving, while other measures may also be implemented. Yet, the government has so far ruled out a Sunday ban

Hunting in France has its place – as long as it is done responsibly

Nick Inman argues that compromise is everything if hunters want their divisive tradition to continue

‘Strong emotion’ in Brittany village after Briton killed during hunt

The woman ‘was always in good humour, kind and ready to smile’, the mayor told The Connexion

British woman dies after being shot during Brittany hunt

Her partner is reported to have shot her in the chest with his rifle in a handling error

Teenager shot during presumed poaching accident out of danger

A 21-year-old has admitted shooting the bullet which hit the 17-year-old in the back

17-year-old hit by bullet in critical condition in west France

The teenager was shot in the back in a presumed hunting accident which took place today

Trial date set for French hunter after man shot dead in garden

The hunter will be tried for involuntary homicide along with the person who organised the hunt on that day

Concerns as the hunting season opens in many areas of France

Walkers and environmentalists are among those to express worry after a season of drought and wildfires. Several Senate debates are also due to return their conclusions on hunting subjects

Is there a way to check if a hunt is taking place near me in France?

There is no centralised resource containing information about hunt dates and locations but several other ways exist to gain information

French hunters criticise arrest of man who killed bear in self defence

A 70-year-old hunter shot the female animal which had cubs nearby in an area where hunting is restricted

French hunting boss tells people to walk ‘at home’ to avoid accidents

Willy Schraen also says walkers should wear high-vis jackets. He argues that ‘85% of the country is privately owned’ and that ‘nature does not belong to everyone’

French village restricts hunting by banning bullets after hiker death

The death of the 25-year-old hiker in Cantal last weekend was ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’ on hunting accidents, the mayor’s office said

‘Our friend was killed by French hunter, stricter controls are vital’

Senators have been hearing from friends of a victim campaigning for two hunt-free days a week and hunting organisations after a petition launched a debate

Have hunting accidents become more or less frequent in France?

The death of a 25-year-old hiker hit by a stray hunting bullet has renewed calls for hunt-free days and stricter safety protocols, especially considering that bullets can travel up to 3km

Calls for hunt-free day in France multiply after hiker, 25, killed

The woman was hit by a bullet believed to have been fired by a teenage hunter. Hunting federation insists the practice has and will continue to become safer

Man, 25, shot dead by hunter as he cuts wood at home in Lot

More than 400 people have died in hunting incidents in 20 years, according to official figures

Hunter, 17, questioned after woman shot dead on walking path in France

The 25-year-old deceased woman was hiking with her partner when she was hit. The incident has been strongly condemned by a minister and the French hunting federation president

Hunter killed by stray bullet during hunt in central France

Investigators believe the man, 66, may have been hit by a ricocheting bullet shot by a fellow hunter who was aiming for a fox

Stray bullet hits car in south-west France in new hunting accident

Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances in what is the latest in a series of hunt accidents to have prompted public debate on the practice

Hunter, 82, accidentally shot dead by another hunter in Brittany

The incident is the latest in a spate of accidents, which have reignited debates over hunting rules in France

Omicron, hunt death, floods, migrants: 5 France weekend news updates

Several ‘possible’ cases of the new Covid variant have been detected in France, and EU leaders have met without the UK to discuss the migrant crisis

Hunter who shot bear in south France may have been in no-hunting zone

The bear – which was with its cubs – attacked the man before he killed it with a single shot

Orphaned bear cubs likely to die, says French animal rights group

The cubs, whose mother was shot dead by a hunter in Ariège, have been left to fend for themselves with only a ‘tiny chance’ of survival

Ours mal léché: a French expression you may hear today

Following a bear attack in the Pyrenees this weekend, we look at two expressions related to bears

Hunter fatally shoots bear in southwest France after it bit him

The incident is the latest to take place during a boar hunt, and is the second fatal shooting of a bear in Ariège in as many years

‘Hunters should help police rural issues in France’ says hunting boss

The comments come as recent high-profile accidents have reignited the debate over hunting rules, and some authorities call for more regulation and hunting-free days

Senate to debate hunting rules as another accident occurs in France

The latest hunting accident in southwest France comes as a petition calling for two hunt-free days per week reaches 100,000 signatures

Two hunt-free days in France petition passes 80,000 signatures

The campaign was launched by friends of a 25-year-old accidentally shot dead by a hunter in his garden. If it reaches 100,000, it could be selected for debate in the Sénat

Hunter shot in chest, bullet hits car: More hunt accidents in France

The incidents come within days of a driver being fatally hit by a ricocheting bullet as he drove on a dual carriageway, relaunching calls for changes to hunting laws

Driver shot by hunting bullet dies as French mayors urge non-hunt days

A senior politician says the change is possible but will need to be debated in parliament, as hunters and ecologists clash over stag hunts in the north west

How often do hunting accidents happen in France?

Two people were injured by stray bullets from hunters last week, as head of hunting federation says ‘zero risk’ hunting is not possible

Dual carriageway driver hit by hunter’s bullet near Rennes

The 67-year-old is in a 'critical' state. He is the second person in 48 hours to be seriously injured by a stray bullet, reigniting debate over whether hunts should be banned at weekends

French Green presidential candidate calls for weekend hunting ban

Yannick Jadot says that 75% of people who live in the countryside do not dare to go for walks on Sundays when a hunt is taking place

45,600 sign petition for two hunt-free days in France

France is one of the few countries that has not adopted a no-hunting day. A petition has been launched demanding a fairer ‘sharing’ of the countryside between different groups

Friends of man killed by hunters fight to change French law

Six women, all friends of Morgan Keane, are campaigning for the hunting laws in France to change to make the countryside safer for everyone

Hunter who shot dead walker in France gets two-year sentence

Man was shot as he picked holly in forest. The hunter responsible said he mistook him for a wild boar and received a suspended prison sentence

Brother of man shot in hunt rejects accidental death ruling

Prosecutors found Morgan Keane’s death earlier this month was accidental, but his brother is calling for an ‘impartial’ investigation

Hundreds join march in honour of French man shot by hunter

More than 900 people attended the silent march in honour of Morgan Keane, with some calling for stricter regulations on hunting and for his death ‘not to be in vain’

Man shot by hunter in France was not British as reported

A close friend said that the 25-year-old man shot and killed by a stray bullet fired by a hunter on Wednesday was French and not British, as several media outlets have reported

SW France: tourist shot in car on motorway

Incident may be linked to a hunt taking place nearby at the weekend, and comes less than 24 hours after a deer made headlines by hiding from hunters at a construction site

Wild boar numbers spike in France due to confinement

The wild boar population in the south of France has grown rapidly during confinement due to a lack of hunting and ongoing climate change, sparking increased tensions among the agricultural and hunting communities.

Hunting death toll already up on last season

Eight people have died in hunting accidents so far this season, one more death than during the whole hunting season last year.

No injuries found on hunt dogs in manslaughter inquiry

Police want to trace the owner of another dog who was in the area at the time pregnant woman was bitten to death

Inquiry after pregnant woman killed by dogs

Police have launched a manslaughter investigation following the woman's death, and have carried out tests on 67 dogs - including five that she owned - to find out which ones were involved in the attack on her

Hunting bullet shoots moving car in central France

A driver and passenger who narrowly missed being shot in the head when a hunting bullet pierced through their car in a forest in central France have made a formal complaint to local police.

Vets must take it all in their stride

Hunting-dog accidents are such a regular event at the vets’ practice I visit that no appointments are scheduled for Saturday afternoons – that time is reserved solely for them.

France issues hunt ‘pardon’ for escaped wild animals

Wild animals in France that end up running into inhabited or built-up areas due to wild hunting will now be “pardoned” and allowed to go free, according to a new government decree.

French 'hunter' who shot girl, 10, fined

A French man in his 70s who accidentally shot and seriously injured a 10-year-old girl has been handed a three-month suspended prison sentence and €450 in fines.

French town: Mushroom pickers must wear high-vis vests

A commune in the Savoie has made it mandatory for mushroom pickers to wear fluorescent jackets while out picking, in a bid to “be seen and avoid accidents” during hunting season.

Calls for hunting reform in France after cyclist shot

Campaigners are calling for hunting reform in France after a British cyclist was accidentally shot dead in the French Alps this week.

British cyclist shot dead by hunter in French Alps

A British 34-year-old cyclist, who was a restaurateur in the commune of Les Gets (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), has been killed accidentally by a hunter in the Haute-Savoie.

Mayor charged after shot hit boy in head

Youngster was waiting for school bus with friends when man tried to shoot cat in garden

Hunter shot dead during wild boar hunt

A man has been shot dead during a wild boar hunt in the Var.

Deer kills hunt man

62-year-old was flushing out game when he was gored by a young stag

Hunter’s bullet kills woman in her garden

A hunter who killed a woman in her own garden by firing his gun through a hedge has been charged with manslaughter for ‘deliberately failing to follow obligations of safety and carefulness’.

Woman killed by hunter's bullet in her garden

Victim was in her garden when she was hit by a bullet fired through a hedge

Boy (13) shot dead by grandfather on hunting trip

First weekend of hunt season marred by two deaths

Hunting is banned on Sundays for first time

Hunters support historic move which will cover popular hiking routes around Annecy