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The Use of Beech Tar in Wildlife Management and Conservation: A Case Study in Wild Boar Population Management Abstract Beech tar, as a natural substance, has long been a tool used in wildlife management, particularly in managing wild boar (Sus scrofa) populations. This paper reviews the attractive effect of beech tar on wild boar, its…

Wildlife feeders as micro-ecosystems: ecological effects and species community dynamics Introduction Wildlife management facilities, particularly feeding stations and feeders, are indispensable elements of modern game management. Although these facilities are primarily designed to keep economically valuable big game (Cervus elaphus – red deer, Capreolus capreolus – roe deer, Sus scrofa – wild boar) within a…

Already on my very first walk through the area, it hit me at once that this place is a real gem! Around the wallow, in the mud, fresh tracks everywhere, small and large, by the hundreds, beds, hair, and a very heavy, fresh game scent. And these photos don’t just confirm my initial hunch, they…

Given the last two weeks of trail camera photos, the weather forecast, and a bit of “terrain tidying intent,” I decided to head out to my automatic feeder stand at three in the morning on Saturday and spend the whole of Saturday night hunting. Thanks to the early start, I arrived comfortably around seven in…

Field experience with the ZEISS Secacam 7 trail camera — a comparative analysis from a wildlife management perspective Trail cameras have by now become an indispensable tool in wildlife management, wildlife biology research, and conservation. They allow for non-invasive monitoring of populations, detailed analysis of movement patterns, habitat use, and behaviors (e.g., wallowing, feeding, social…