The local hunting association in Japan has raised questions concerning the practice of emergency hunts conducted by the police. Though not specified when and where this dispute has arisen, it concerns the act of granting law enforcement officials the power to conduct such hunts. The hunting association is questioning the necessity, safety, protocol, and results of these official hunts.

In Japan, hunting is regulated under strict laws and performed by designated hunters, usually members of a local hunting association. Law enforcement officials are not typically the ones to manage wildlife populations. This unexpected shift could disrupt traditional community dynamics and cause anxiety within the hunting circle. The shift also raises concerns about public safety.

In areas of the US and EU, wildlife management can be a joint effort that includes government agencies, nonprofits, and hunters. There can be some pushback against government intervention, as seen in Japan, but public safety is typically seen as taking precedence over other aspects of wildlife management.