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Young persons (7–26-year-olds) account for around a fifth of the total population of Estonia. The number and share of young persons in the population is decreasing. On the one hand, the voice of the young in the society is weaker and they have less say on matters concerning themselves, and on the other hand, expectations of them are high. Young people are often talked about as belonging to a specific group: a student, unemployed person, drop-out, talented person, volunteer, etc. Nearly three quarters of 18-year-olds are at school. After this age, the share of young people who are studying

Hunting can regulate the abundance of animals, preserve the diversity and viability of species. It helps to make game resistant and less susceptible to disease and other threats. This in turn makes it possible to increase the social and economic importance of hunting in rural areas. Hunting statistics are compiled by the Environment Agency, which publishes the following data: game hunting by species and county; damage caused by game. Based on hunting statistics, it is possible to develop and monitor the field of hunting, assess progress towards national targets and conduct research.