The state's regional government will be reformed at the turn of the year 2025‒2026. Regional State Administrative Agenciestasks related to animals and food will be transferred to the Finnish Food Authority. In connection with the change, the site may have flaws in the first few days of January.

Wild animals

Capturing wild mammals and birds for keeping them in captivity is not allowed, unless the animal is captured to keep it in a zoo; or to farm it in order to produce meat or eggs or breeding stock for production of meat or eggs; or for game management purposes; or to provide temporary health care to the animal; or for some other acceptable temporary reason; or for scientific research.

An animal captured to provide temporary health care to it or for some other acceptable reason must be released as soon as it is fit for it, if it can be expected to adapt to living in the wild without difficulties. If the animal cannot be released or cared for, it has to be killed.

Page last updated 11/6/2018