In Finland, a group of politicians is advocating for a ban on the hunting of wolves and other large predators on the lands owned by the cities of Turku and Raisio. This initiative is part of a broader effort to revise hunting laws, particularly in light of recent legal changes that allowed for quota hunting of wolves at the beginning of the year. The proposals not only call for the protection of wolves but also extend to other species like bears and lynxes, with Turku's council suggesting a ban on otter hunting as well.

The motion to prohibit large predator hunting in Turku was filed by the Green Party council group in December and has garnered support from 18 council members, including those from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Left Alliance. Deputy Mayor Mirka Muukkonen, a member of the Left Alliance, is among those who signed the proposal. Meanwhile, a similar motion has been submitted by the Greens in Raisio, indicating a growing momentum for these conservation efforts in the region. Discussions are also reportedly underway in neighboring municipalities like Kaarina and Pöytyä regarding similar initiatives.

Currently, it remains uncertain whether these initiatives will receive majority approval in any municipality. Raisio's city manager, Eero Vainio, has commented that there is no clear indication of overwhelming support for the motion at this time, which suggests that further advocacy and public discussion may be needed to sway public opinion and decision-makers towards the proposed bans.