Environmentjp Official institution
Japan's Deer and Wild Boar Populations Remain High, Halving Target Pushed to 令和10年度
The Ministry of the Environment has published national population estimates for sika deer and wild boar as of the end of 令和6年度. The median estimate is 約310万頭 sika deer nationwide and 約157万頭 wild boar. The ministry says populations remain high, so capture efforts will continue. The goal of halving both populations has been extended to 令和10年度.
Who is affected?
The source does not describe specific affected groups.
What changes?
The halving goal was originally set for 令和5年度. In 令和5年9月 it was extended to 令和10年度.