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German Style!
Since I have been hunting here, all of my hunting has been by myself in an area I lease (for lack of better term) from the local German Forest Office. Many other American hunters here have suggested that at least once, I should participate in a hunt with the Germans. My family has pretty much been my only hunting partners my whole life, and I have been quite content hunting alone while here. But always thought it would be very interesting to see first hand what these social hunts are like.
Well, about two weeks ago I was invited by the Forester that manages the area of which my hunting area is a part of to participate in a drive hunt for wild pigs. The hunt is this Wednesday, so I took a day of leave in conjuction with the Veteran's Day holiday so I could accept. He said he was having some Dutch hunters coming as well. I really have no idea what to expect, but if all that I've heard and experienced so far regarding the German hunting traditions, this should be a lot of fun and one memorable hunting experience.
I'll definately post a story about it later this week. Hopefully I'll be able to get some good photos to post as well.
I better practice this greeting:
Waidmannsheil!!
Since I have been hunting here, all of my hunting has been by myself in an area I lease (for lack of better term) from the local German Forest Office. Many other American hunters here have suggested that at least once, I should participate in a hunt with the Germans. My family has pretty much been my only hunting partners my whole life, and I have been quite content hunting alone while here. But always thought it would be very interesting to see first hand what these social hunts are like.
Well, about two weeks ago I was invited by the Forester that manages the area of which my hunting area is a part of to participate in a drive hunt for wild pigs. The hunt is this Wednesday, so I took a day of leave in conjuction with the Veteran's Day holiday so I could accept. He said he was having some Dutch hunters coming as well. I really have no idea what to expect, but if all that I've heard and experienced so far regarding the German hunting traditions, this should be a lot of fun and one memorable hunting experience.
I'll definately post a story about it later this week. Hopefully I'll be able to get some good photos to post as well.
I better practice this greeting:
Waidmannsheil!!