Forest Etiquette for Recreational Hunters
Whether cyclists, horse riders or hikers: the forest is a recreational area. For wildlife, it is a habitat. A forest etiquette for recreational hunters.
Tips for nature-friendly behaviour
Whether cyclists, horse riders or hikers: for many people, the forest is a recreational and adventure area. For many plants and animals on the other hand, it is a habitat and place of refuge. IG Wild beim Wild therefore asks recreational hunters to show consideration and offers a forest etiquette with tips for a nature-friendly stay in the outdoors.
Wildlife does not perceive well-behaved people on paths, even in close proximity, as a threat. Recreational hunters should avoid causing unnecessary disturbance and suffering to wildlife. Before taking a shot, recreational hunters must accurately identify the animal and only shoot when they are certain and sober.
When a wild animal, as is often the case, does not fall where shot, the recreational hunter organises a timely tracking search. Whatever the recreational hunter bags, they process themselves or pass on for processing. Under no circumstances should they pass off the carcass as food to non-hunting members of the public.
Wildlife does not belong to recreational hunters
Everyone can enjoy the forest for recreation. We are merely guests in the living room of many wild animals. We should behave accordingly. IG Wild beim Wild advises those seeking recreation to remain on forest paths during recreational hunting activities.
IG Wild beim Wild
The approximately 30’000 recreational hunters in Switzerland should engage in regular further education. Ethical nature lovers have wonderful experiences in nature without executing wildlife.
Wildlife does not belong to recreational hunters (res nullius), but equally to the non-hunting majority of the population. Recreational hunters suffering from notorious hunting fever should not reach for their weapon, but instead seek medical help.
Waste has no place in the forest
Whether cigarette butts, ammunition, alcoholic beverages, abandoned rubbish or bulky waste — waste has no place in the forest and should be taken away by recreational hunters. Even the smallest shards of glass or pieces of wire can pose a mortal danger to forest inhabitants.
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