In the French department of Corrèze, farmers are seeking urgent action from local authorities to address the ongoing threat posed by wolves. The FDSEA (Fédération Départementale des Syndicats d'Exploitation Agricole) and the JA (Jeunes Agriculteurs) of Corrèze have asked the Prefect to activate a 2% regulatory reserve that allows for additional wolf culling. This would increase the national culling limit from 21% to 23%, giving farmers more tools to protect their livestock. The request comes as 216 wolves have already been culled out of the 227 authorized nationally, representing over 93% of the national limit. Wolves have been a persistent problem in Corrèze, with significant predation reported in recent years. In 2025, 87 cases of predation were recorded by the Office National de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage (ONCFS), including the loss of 222 sheep, 6 cattle, and 1 dog. In 2026, 56 reports have already been made, with 27 of those suggesting "wolf responsibility could not be ruled out," resulting in the death or injury of 59 sheep and 4 cattle. Four other reports, with "undetermined cause," involved 5 cattle. These numbers highlight the ongoing challenge for farmers in the region. The presence of wolves has become permanent in Corrèze, with breeding pairs and their offspring now established. For the FDSEA and the JA, this means it is critical to provide farmers with the tools to act immediately, rather than waiting for the national culling limit to be reached. Marie-France Forest, secretary general of the FDSEA of Corrèze, emphasized that the 2% reserve exists to avoid disruptions in intervention capabilities. She urged the Prefect to activate it now, rather than waiting until the current limit is exhausted, which could leave farmers without protection. The FDSEA and the JA oppose the idea that managing the national culling limit should slow down defense measures or restrict the use of wolf hunting forces. In Corrèze, where open-range farming is vital to both the agricultural economy and the maintenance of the landscape, swift action is crucial to prevent predation from becoming more entrenched. Forest stressed that the national limit should not become a barrier to protecting livestock, and farmers should not be forced to wait for an attack before receiving support. The organizations are calling for the Prefect to maintain all possibilities for defense shots and ensure the full mobilization of the wolf hunting force based on the current predation situation.