A roe deer in a meadow

The 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.

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Bowhunting in Russia? Not yet! (UPD: Now you can)

While the headlines “Russian Parliament legalizes bowhunting” sound refreshingly positive, there’s still a long way to go before Pope & Young register the first Russian bowhunting trophy. Sign up for our social media pages and the blog updates – when bowhunting in Russia becomes actually legal, and outfitters start offering genuine trips, we’ll be the first to report on it!

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Canada Lynx in full winter fur

Small Felines. Part I: Genus Lynx

Felines have historically carried a strong emotional significance to us humans. Paradoxically, the yellow and black spots of a leopard act as a sign of danger, while the purr of a domestic cat is one of the most pacifying sounds in existence. You simply can’t remain neutral to feline hunting. For some, just the very idea of killing a leopard or lion is a sacrilege. For others, it’s a lifetime dream. But big cats (with the possible exception of the cougar) are something that is very distant, both geographically and financially, for most hunters. How about smaller felines – Lynx and Bobcat?

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A line of red flags used for Russian wolf hunting

Flagging: A Russian Classic Wolf Hunt

What would you say if someone told you that it was possible to contain wild free-range grey wolves in a definite space in a forest, and make them move precisely where you want to, within a few feet? There is a way, invented by Russian hunters in the second part of the XIX century, and has been used with great success ever since. Here are a few wolf hunting tips from Russia that could help you not only tag a grey wolf, but might work magic for coyotes and red foxes.

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