Post – 2024.09.27

The deployed Spypoint Flex-S camera watches the feeder from a new position. Compared to before, it’s now moved from the side of the feeder facing the stand to the far side of the small stream and a bit further away, so it covers a larger area and is also better concealed. On top of that,…

In chronological order; first a young boar wandered onto the feeder, and lingered for a bit more than 10 minutes. A few hours later, from 2:00 am, a serious sounder also discovered it for themselves, and spent more than 20 minutes rooting out the corn kernels that had been scattered nearly two months ago, now…

Tonight these two hogs ruled the old bowhunting feeder. Of course, I was at my new stand, where there was hardly any movement.

The undeniably essential, "mandatory" gear check before responsible hunting has an unskippable part: a test shot at the ranges likely to come up during the hunt. Beyond that, I also always try to make time for extra practice. This time, that activity was paired with a test of the previously mentioned minimalist, low-profile-camera-gimbal-raveneye setup. What…

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…