Fasanen hunt in Altobenwarth: A dispute over animal welfare and Jagdethik
<p> <strong> Fasanen hunt in Altobenwarth: A dispute over animal welfare and Jagdethik </strong> </p>
The discussion about the pheasant hunt in the Altlichtenwarth area near Mistelbach picks up speed again. In particular, the large -scale hunt for bred pheasants, which took place last Friday, provided considerable controversy. The association against animal factories (VGT) expressed outraged allegations against this practice, since the animals are often frightened in groups to drive them to the waiting hunter: inside.
According to the VGT, this hunting ended fatally for many pheasants, while injured birds often die in great agony. The hunting method is criticized by the animal rights activists as "senseless cruelty". The VGT also states that the pheasants are bred in the Czech Republic under poor conditions and then transported to Austria, where they are initially kept in enclosures.Criticism of breeding conditions and hunting method
According to the association, this approach leads to mass killings of the animals and also has significant negative effects on the environment, in particular through the use of lead grot. Animal welfare organizations vehemently speak out against this type of hunting and require changes in the hunting regulations.
In contrast, the defense of the Liechtenstein hunting society, which is represented by Hans Jörg Damm. Damm emphasizes that the project is not only used for hunting, but also to promote biodiversity in the region. For this purpose, special measures were taken, including the creation of wild fields and water points that also benefit other wild animals.
"The annual exertion of pheasants and vineyards is carried out in accordance with legal requirements. Only a small part of the animals are removed as part of the hunting, while most of them remain in nature to stabilize the stocks," explains Damm.
Wilhelm Lehner, the hunting manager of the company, underpins this argument by pointing out that this hunting is carried out with the aim of sustainability for flora and fauna. He also emphasizes that the fellowships are used as a high -quality venison.
The pheasant hunt is therefore still very polarized. Proponents of hunting claim that this bar claims an important contribution to the preservation of the low game stocks, provided that it is concerned with sustainability. Critics, on the other hand, call for an end to these practices and call for stricter laws in the area of hunting.
The topic is particularly relevant by the referendum "for a Federal Hunting Act", which directs more attention to the specific challenges and legal framework of hunting.
For more information on this topic and the current developments, See the report www.meinbezirk.at .