Feathered game

In many places, the hunt for wood pigeons is now starting. There are good opportunities under oak trees and in harvested fields. In addition to good camouflage, the prerequisite is a previous visit to the clay pigeon stand. Decoy birds on bare trees are just as much a magnet as grain remains in the fields. In the morning, the fields are more promising than in the afternoon. In the evening, it is the roost trees that attract the pigeons.

The number of wild geese has increased significantly in recent years. This is accompanied by increasing problems such as feeding damage and fouling of agricultural land. Outwitting a goose is not always easy. However, with the right lure, it is an exciting shotgun hunt and, if successful, a tasty addition to the dinner table. Goose breast as game ham is a real treat!

Roe deer

Roe deer are now forming large jumps. Bucks, does, roe deer and fawns are now standing close together. In the forest, there are usually only three to four heads, but in the field, depending on vegetation and game density, there are often more than twenty roe deer together. Rooks that are not shod have the opportunity to reproduce during the rut, while the fawns are already wearing their first set of horns. The metabolism is slowed down during the low vegetation period and those who have shot their deer should allow the roe deer to rest.

Red deer

Our deer are now becoming more compatible again. The fights from the rutting season are forgotten and they head for their winter quarters. Feeding stations are being prepared and stocked in areas where there is a high risk of distress, especially in the mountain regions. A sense of proportion and expertise are required to prevent disease and damage.

Wild boar

If you have sows in the field, you will be glad that you have just finished dealing with the damage and are already busy protecting the seed of freshly cultivated fields. In the absence of acorn fattening, the sows like to return to the fields to glean. Anyone hunting in the forest will now significantly increase the hunting pressure. Stations are hardly accepted when beechnuts and acorns are available, but those who know the mast areas will now be able to take advantage of the best opportunities.

Fox

It's not long now until the rut of the red fox. The bellows are now mature and it's worth sitting in the hunter's hide, because after the rut the bellows are often no longer as attractive as they are now in late November. Whether with buckshot or a small suitable bullet is irrelevant for the small game hunter. For the protection of the species, he uses every opportunity to make steam on the predators.