Dangerous action with risk of strangulation on the wildlife crossing route in Neuhofen an der Krems. An experienced hunter suspects that poachers wanted to get their hands on throwing poles in this way. The scene strongly condemns this action.
The passionate hunter Hanspeter G. (65) from Neuhofen an der Krems was recently on foot in a strange area of his home community for recreational purposes. “I went there for a walk with my dachshund ‘Livia’,” says the entrepreneur.
Strong cord
Near a wildlife crossing, his trained eye noticed something that aroused his anger. “A strong rope was stretched between two trees, exactly at deer head height. “It was immediately clear to me what that meant. Apparently someone wanted to collect drop rods here in a very mean way,” G emphasizes.
Souvenirs, decoration and working materials
Normally, deer antlers shed their rods once a year – in late fall or early winter – and then new antlers begin to grow. These licorice sticks can be used as souvenirs, decoration and craft materials (for example for buttons or jewelry). However, only area owners or their tenants are allowed to collect the coveted poles. Violation is subject to criminal law (interference with someone else’s hunting law, § 137 StGB): If someone appropriates the dropping of sticks from outside his area, he can be held liable for this.
Cut cord immediately
According to G., the compact cord was attached at a height of approximately 1.2 meters. “The perpetrator seems to have consciously accepted that animals can also be strangled,” says G angrily. On this route in the middle of the forest, deer would pass by at full speed. “You usually just attach a branch to a feeding station, so that the game then pulls away from the pole when it eats.” G. immediately cuts the cord to prevent animal suffering. It is unclear who installed them.
Christopher Böck, wildlife biologist at the state hunting association, is also concerned about the incident: “Something like that is no joke!”
Source: Krone
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