The great Hobby Hunter Radar

Each year, hundreds of violations of hunting law are documented in Switzerland: illegal traps, poisoned bait, poaching, breaches of closed seasons. Many of them are never reported, because walkers, hikers and nature lovers do not know where to turn.

We are changing that. Report your suspected case directly here.

What you can report

You can report to us any suspected case you observe in nature:

Illegal traps or poisoned bait
Poaching or hunting outside the closed seasons
Suspected violations of the Animal Welfare Act in the practice of hunting
Hunting in protected zones or restricted areas
Suspicious persons who may have committed a wildlife offence
Acts of violence or threats by hobby hunters against persons
Positive observations and good news from nature are also welcome

If you have photo or video material, send it to us together with a brief description: what, when, where.

How to proceed

First inform the authorities: Report every concrete suspected case simultaneously to the local game warden and/or the police. At a possible crime scene the rule is: change nothing at the site.
Document as thoroughly as possible: Photos, videos, GPS coordinates or a precise description of the location help us and the authorities considerably.
Report the case to us: Use the form below. All information will be treated in absolute confidence.

We examine every tip-off and, if necessary, contact the responsible offices. Unfortunately, we cannot follow up reports without contact details or without verifiable information.

The association JagdSchweiz

Jagd Schweiz is the umbrella organisation of Swiss hobby hunters. According to its statutes, the association represents the interests of around 30,000 hobby hunters from all parts of the country, at home and abroad. In this capacity, the militant association bears responsibility for the existence in Switzerland of this questionable body, whose members, according to media reports, are demonstrably involved year after year in four-figure numbers in legal violations such as breaches of hunting law, poaching, arms smuggling, environmental and traffic offences, animal welfare violations and other crimes.

Erfolg: Verband Jagd Schweiz verliert

Legal notice

Documenting hunting activities in the field can raise legal questions, particularly when private land is entered in the process. Do not enter private land without permission. All published factual claims about persons or events must be provable. IG Wild beim Wild accepts no liability for the actions of third parties.

Report form

We assure you that all information will be treated in absolute confidence.

Closed seasons in Switzerland

Here you will find an overview of the minimum closed seasons for the most important wild animal species in Switzerland. The exact cantonal regulations deviate from these:

Species	Closed season (minimum)
Brown hare, wild rabbit, mountain hare	1.1. – 30.9.
Alpine marmot	16.10. – 31.8.
Red deer	1.2. – 31.7.
Roe deer	1.2. – 30.4.
Chamois	1.1. – 31.7.
Wild boar	1.2. – 30.6.
Red fox	1.3. – 15.6.
Badger	16.1. – 15.6.
Stone marten	16.2. – 31.8.

You can find the complete cantonal closed seasons on jagdstatistik.ch.

Further links

Background knowledge

Behaviour in nature

Wildlife stations Switzerland

Animal welfare and law