THEAssociation of Trentino Hunters has issued a circular to raise awareness among those engaged in the hunting reserves affected by the hare hunting to collaborate in the collection of biological samples in the province of Trento. These are the two species present in this region, namely the common hare , white hare. The knowledge of the health conditions of these wild animals is fundamental for a correct hunting management, moreover from this year the sampling has been simplified.
In fact, it is enough to collect the liver and spleen, while for the blood it is necessary to use absorbent paper. The collected material can be frozen and a special kit is made available with a plastic container, the organ bag and two bibulous cards for the blood.
Hunters will also be asked to fill in a card with all the information concerning the killing (the reserve in which it took place, the name of the hunter, the exact location of the collection, the sex and age of the hare, to be ascertained using the Stroh tubercle method). Each sample will be collected at the end of the game by the delegates of the Pro Hound and the ACT gamekeepers