Episode 84: Björn Sundgren: Moose Management & Swedish Hunting Systems

In this episode, Erik sits down with Björn Sundgren from the Swedish Association for Hunting and Wildlife Management to take a closer look at moose management and the foundations of Swedish wildlife conservation.

We explore how Sweden built one of the world’s most recognized wildlife management systems — from rebuilding game populations after historical declines to today’s data-driven approach shaped by hunters, landowners, and science working together.

Björn shares insights into moose population trends over time, how harvest strategies are adapted, and why the balance between quantity and quality is central to long-term sustainability. The conversation also highlights the role of hunters in data collection, public trust, and why the Swedish model relies heavily on responsibility at the local level.

But beyond systems and numbers, this episode also centers on something deeper — hunting as culture. From the role of dogs in Swedish hunting traditions to the connection between hunters, land, and wildlife, we reflect on what makes this system work in practice.

Highlights include:

🫎 Moose management & population trends

📊 Hunter-led data and local responsibility

🌲 Rebuilding wildlife populations in Sweden

🐕 Hunting with dogs and cultural traditions

⚖️ Balancing harvest, quality, and sustainability

🤝 Public trust and the role of hunters

A grounded and experience-based conversation about moose, management, and how hunting, science, and tradition come together in the Swedish system.

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