Hunting season in the district of Kassel: Security for walkers in the forest!

Hunting season in the district of Kassel: Security for walkers in the forest!

The hunting season in the Kassel district is in full swing and causes excitement among hikers and athletes! The hunting phase of hunting began with the Hubertus fairs in early November, and the question arises: What do walkers in the forest have to consider? The hunters emphasized that the hunting hunts are necessary in autumn to regulate the game population and to ensure ecological stability. "We want to receive healthy wildlife stocks," explains Michael Walkus, second chairman of the Kassel hunters Hubertus.

Currently numerous game species can be hunted in Hesse, including roe deer, red deer and wild boar. In the hunting year 2023/24, around 150 red deer and 900 roe deer were killed. The hunters are well organized and the paths in the forest are characterized with signs that indicate the ongoing hunts. "Forest visitors have nothing to fear," said Walkus. Nevertheless, there are reports of insufficiently visible barriers that can lead to worrying encounters with hunters. A reader reported a driven hunt at Hertingshausen, which caused terror.

Important information for forest visitors

The district spokeswoman Laura-Madlein Scharpen warns: "Not to enter blocked areas-this applies to all people such as hikers, riders and cyclists." Hunting is a hotly discussed topic, and while the hunters advocate contemporary wildlife management, there are also critical voices. Animal rights organizations such as PETA call for the abolition of hunting and warn of the consequences for the ecosystem. "Every year around 400,000 foxes are killed in Germany," says Peter Höffken from Peta, who indicates the importance of these animals for nature.

Anyone who has questions about hunting can contact the district's lower hunting authority. The contact details are: Garrisonsstraße 6, 34369 Hofgeismar, Tel. 0561 / 1003-2113, -2112 or -2304. The hunting season remains an exciting and controversial topic that heats the minds!