The licensed bear hunt in Jämtland County has concluded with 19 bears shot, according to SVT Nyheter. The report, published Friday, August 21, 2026, confirms the final tally for the region.
SVT Nyheter states that the 19 bears were killed during the hunting period in the county. The figure represents the total number of animals taken in Jämtland as part of this year's licensed hunt.
The hunt in Jämtland was not the only one underway in Sweden. Aftonbladet reported that the bear hunting premiere in Värmland was already over on its first day, suggesting that quotas there were met quickly. Jaktjournalen and Norran also covered the opening day of the 2026 licensed bear hunt, with Norran detailing how many bears were felled on the first day. Västerbottens-Kuriren added that another bear was shot in its county, indicating hunting activity across multiple regions.
Licensed bear hunting in Sweden is a regulated activity designed to manage the population. The hunts typically open on a set date in late August, and the number of bears that can be shot is determined by regional quotas.
The quick conclusion in Värmland and the reported figures from Jämtland and Västerbotten suggest a busy start to the season. What remains to be seen is how the total number of bears taken across all Swedish counties this year compares to previous seasons.
