Our Roe Deer

The conscientious gamekeeper will start hunting roe deer early. Usually, the previous buck hunt results in an unbalanced sex ratio favoring female roe deer. Young does, non-leading females, and weak fawns are therefore the first on the agenda. Often, a double (fawn and doe) can be achieved, but it is always important to take the fawn before the doe. It is now crucial to make use of the time to avoid having to catch up later in the year during the metabolic low. The intensive fawn rescue significantly influences the population in many areas, and this must be taken into account during the hunting season in autumn.

Our Ducks

From September, the hunting of ducks begins. Where there are still stubble fields, there are good opportunities. Leftover grains are a magnet for our feathered friends. We prefer to hunt drakes, whose numbers are steadily increasing in relation to hens. At the pond or river, we wait a little longer, as many ducks are still molting. The best opportunities arise in the evening during the duck flight. During the day, it can be successful to hunt with the dog. The legal obligations of practicing shooting with the shotgun and using lead-free shot must be strictly observed. A visit to the shooting range should also be a matter of course on a voluntary basis. We have, of course, previously conditioned the useful dog and reinforced the retrieve.

The Rut Begins

In the red deer territory, September becomes exciting as the rut begins. Powerful roars and fighting stags create unrest in the forests. Those who have not hunted indiscriminately before can observe mature harvest stags and, if everything goes well, also hunt them. Whether from a stand or stalking, a skilled stag call makes the hunt even more thrilling.

Wild Damage

The tenant with wild boar and cornfields in the territory is getting little sleep now. Everywhere where the corn has not yet been harvested, there are now sometimes devastating damages. Hunting corridors, but especially a good relationship with fellow hunters, pay off now. Corn hunts with dogs and the first harvest hunts need to be organized. In everything we do, the rule is: Safety first!