The mammals were hunted to extinction for their meat, fur and scent glands in the UK by the beginning of the 16th century but have since been reintroduced.
The UK urgently needs to increase tree cover to mitigate climate change and boost wildlife. The government is asking the public for views on its plans.
Trophy hunting is a multi-million dollar global industry. There needs to be concerted international action to ban with this archaic and cruel bloodsport.