Agreed changes
On July 8, several provisions of the current hunting examination regulations were amended. "The changes were agreed upon with the examination commission, the shooting ranges, the South Tyrolean Hunters' Association , and the game wardens," explains Provincial Councilor for Agriculture and Forestry Luis Walcher. "Meetings lasted for weeks, during which the parties involved agreed on the changes. "Hunters make a significant contribution to regulating the wildlife population: I am delighted that so many men and an increasing number of women take the hunting examination every year," Walcher emphasizes.
The exam and knowledge
Each year, in two separate sessions, one in spring and one in autumn, approximately 200-300 men and women take the theoretical exam, which is passed by approximately 80% of candidates. A similar pattern is seen in the shooting exam: approximately 200-250 candidates apply each year; approximately 75-80% of them pass the test. The exam requires in-depth knowledge of game biology, habitat, botany, and ecological relationships, as well as hunting practices and traditions, as well as extensive legal knowledge.
The news in detail
"To register for the practical exam, you need a copy of your handgun and long gun qualification certificate, which is obtained by attending a course and passing an exam at an authorized shooting range," says Günther Unterthiner, Director of the Provincial Forestry Service. In the future, it will no longer be necessary to present a medical certificate to register for the theory exam. Anyone wishing to cancel their registration must do so by 12 noon on the business day before the exam date, or they will be excluded from the next session.
Practical internship
The details of the test were explained by Dominik Trenkwalder of the Provincial Wildlife Management Office. The series of 10-15 images becomes an integral part of the written exam and assesses the candidates' practical knowledge. The multiple-choice questions will include questions for which there is no correct answer, which will be published on the Provincial Wildlife Management Office's website. The mandatory practical training can only be completed by full-time game wardens, who will also evaluate the internship reports. The commission will conduct random checks only.
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