First evidence on hunting management of the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) in the Czech Republic

Abstract The rapid recovery and expansion of the Eurasian beaver ( Castor fiber ) across Europe have led to increasing human–wildlife conflicts and the implementation of targeted management measures, including regulated culling. However, systematic evaluations of beaver culling at the national scale remain limited. This study provides the first comprehensive analysis of Eurasian beaver culling in the Czech Republic since the introduction of the Beaver Management Programme in 2013. Data on issued