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Driven hunting season starts: Westrich's forest becomes a wildlife protection zone!
From November to January, the Westrich Forestry Office closes forests due to driven hunts for wild boar and deer hunting.
Driven hunting season starts: Westrich's forest becomes a wildlife protection zone!
Forest closures due to driven hunts: safety first!
The driven hunt season begins in the Westrich region from November to January! The target here is not just the voracious wild boars, but above all the deer, which are multiplying rapidly in the forests. In order to ensure the safety of all those seeking relaxation, the affected forest areas will be closed on an hourly basis. The Westrich Forestry Office urgently asks for your understanding and consideration!
Hunting to combat wildlife damage
The forest department has already prepared everything for the upcoming hunts. On average, around 50 hunters registered for each hunt. The shooting of wild boars not only serves to combat the dreaded African swine fever, but also to prevent damage caused by wild animals in agriculture. But deer are also on the hit list: They like to eat the shoots and buds of young trees, which massively impairs their growth. Michael Schoefer, who is responsible for hunting management, warns: “If a tree is bitten, it dies or its growth is weakened.” This endangers the biodiversity in our forests!
Experts view driven hunting as an animal-friendly measure to restore ecological balance. At a time when large predators are missing, the population of deer and wild boar has increased explosively. “The driven hunt ensures that the game moves without hassle until it is within shooting range of the hunter,” explains Schoefer. But be careful: the security precautions are strict! Hiking trails may also be affected and the Forest Service urges everyone to respect these closures to avoid dangerous encounters.