Whether stalking the roebuck in ate spring, listening to the hair-raising roar of red stags on a September morning, waiting for the flight of geese on a coastal lake, or thrilled by a big driven hunt for wild boar, hunting in Poland is an unforgettable adventure.
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The Legend of St Hubert: From opponent of hunting to symbol of European hunting tradition
St. Hubertus is honored as a patron of hunters, and as founder of sustainable hunting, although the historic Bishop of Liege was an opponent of the chase. The Legend of Hubertus and its influence on European hunting tradition that continues to modern times, all the way to cult TV shows.
Continue readingThe Macnab Challenge: From Postwar Scotland to Modern Times
Born out of a 1925 novel by John Buchan, the Macnab Challenge evolved from an attempt at rediscovery of zest for life into a test of diverse hunting and fishing skills, in many different environments.
Continue readingDeer Stalking in Great Britain: What You Need to Know
With six species of deer, from royal red stag to exotic muntjac, deer stalking in Great Britain offers many exciting opportunities for every budget.
Continue readingKitzrettung: How German Hunters Save Fawns from Mowers
Roe deer does leave their fawns hidden in the grass fields and meadows, and farmers during hay-cutting season, against their will, kill dozens of them. To prevent those deaths, German farmers and hunters use a number of methods, known as “Kitzrettung” (“Save-a-Fawn”).
Continue reading12th European Open Taxidermy Championships
If you follow BookYourHunt.com, you know that we love high-quality taxidermy. This is why we cover taxidermy issues in our
Continue readingCaucasian Tur and Its Hunting
Can’t decide whether you want to hunt mountain sheep or mountain goat? Hunt the Tur, it’s both! Jokes aside, while biological classification refers the Caucasian Tur to genus Capra, for the Ovis Club a Tur trophy counts towards both Ovis and Capra slams.
Continue readingWolf in Western Europe: Is There a Place for the Predator
Generally, the majority of the mostly urban European population is enthusiastic about the wolf. Among the anthropogenic and raffinate European environment, the wolf represents some fresh, primordial, savage wilderness: The Return of True Nature. But rural population, obviously, is not amused.
Continue readingThe Real Bambi: Roe Deer and Roe Deer Hunting
The roebuck may not be the first animal that you associate with European hunting. But visit any German hunting lodge or tavern, and you’ll see rows of rows of little roe deer antlers, mounted on the shields in what Americans call “Euro style”. From the vineyards of France to the frozen forest-steppes of Kazakhstan, the delicious venison of the roe deer is a staple food for many European and Asian hunters, in much the same way as the whitetail deer is for Americans.
Continue readingHunting after COVID-19: Survey Results Inspire Optimism
BookYourHunt.com is concerned about the challenges that the epidemic of COVID-19 presents to hunting, hunting tourism, and conservation activities funded by hunters’ dollars. To get a glimpse into post-COVID future, we surveyed about a 1000 hunters who book their hunts on our online marketplace, which comprise a representative sample of the consumers of the hunting tourism industry. And we found the answers, overall, highly encouraging.
Continue readingWhat We’ll Remember 2019 For
The year of 2019 has brought many achievements to the BookYourHunt.com online marketplace. This post covers the most important of them.
Continue readingHunt, Not Harass: 3 reasons why put a suppressor on your rifle
Do silencers have a place in the hunting field? Peter Ruddle answers the most common questions about hunting with a sound moderated rifle.
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