Wild-Wissen Lebensraum - Biologie - Jagd

This book conveys the most important knowledge about the wild animals of our country. It contains all the topics that the aspiring hunter must master, but also offers a wealth of interesting information for non-hunters. First of all, the habitats of South Tyrol are described. Our country is a land of diversity with marked differences in landscape. The largest part of the book is devoted to wildlife. The reader learns to "address" the animals correctly, as hunters say. In addition to cloven-hoofed game, hares, rodents, and carnivores are presented, as well as animal immigrants and those that could become such. The book covers birds including grouse, partridges, snipe, waterfowl, pigeons, woodpeckers, and the most common songbird species, as well as diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey. Graphics by Nadine Colin illustrate the way of life of the most important game species in the annual cycle at a glance. A separate chapter is devoted to botany, characterizing the most common trees and shrubs in our landscape and highlighting their importance for wildlife. Matching drawings are provided to aid recognition. The book also addresses hunting knowledge, including hunting planning, methods, tracks and losses, game utilization, and hunting weapons. It covers hunting dogs, customs, and hunting horn blowing, and discusses the most important game diseases. The glossary at the end of the book explains expressions of hunter's language and technical hunting terms, and an alphabetical index is provided for quick reference. The book is suitable for browsing, studying, and looking up information, and in combination with the supplementary booklet "Hunting Law in South Tyrol," it is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to become a hunter or learn more about game and hunting.