Bovidae hunting: hunting mouflons - We are located in Tuscany, on the Pisan hills that surround the Val di Cecina. From these heights it is possible to dominate the Livorno coastal plain which stretches parallel to the marina, the same that in the clear and pungent mornings of October brings news of thrushes and pigeons to these shores. Anyone who knows these places knows well that we are in the heart of the uncontested kingdom of the wild boar.
Yet even here, where the pungent Mediterranean scrub clinging to the rock alternates with a thick holm oak forest, there are privileged corners of nature where the landscape is animated and embellished by the abundant presence of the noble superior game, consisting of every species of deer and bovids of exception
Practical hunting: an unpleasant unforeseen - It doesn't often happen that before going hunting the idea of not being able to count on our equipment comes to mind, it is in fact very rare that something breaks and leaves us in an emergency. To confirm, however, that bad luck sees us very well, I recently had an unpleasant problem with the drilling that I usually use; a small breakdown that caused me considerable discomfort and a feeling of bewilderment that I will remember for a long time
Other targets: how do I control the nutria - The "new" bioversities that enrich our territory are not always positive news, in fact the current process of globalization is sometimes also guilty of introducing alien species which often prove to be very harmful for our ecosystem. From insects to mammals it is a continuous intrusion, the nutria is one of these examples, perhaps the most suitable to demonstrate how a species introduced inappropriately on the territory, in the absence of natural predators and valid food competitors, has proliferated beyond all acceptable limits.
Hunt and rules: towards what future - For us connoisseurs of ball shooting, it seems interesting to me to take a "targeted" look at the proposals that have sprung up regarding the change, or rather, the adaptation of law 15792 regarding selection hunting and ungulates
Trophy: how to make a correct measurement - The wild boar is not only a source of meat, but the bearer of a superb trophy, the tusks, often not valued in the right way, and which represents an important tool for the knowledge of the wild
Deer hunting: the thrill of the roar - At night we slept little in the refuge: the voice of the deer came loudly through the window overlooking the woods. At dawn, we are already placed to hear (and locate) the most powerful bellow. As always, then, we begin the approach, guided by this absolutely unique and unmistakable call: the strongest that the Italian and European forests can offer us
Selection hunting: vices and virtues of the King of the forest - When we talk about deer we are discussing the hunting aristocracy. In the course of history the nobles and much more the rulers of all Europe raised this wonderful animal to the highest rank, forbidding hunting on pain of life itself and reserving it exclusively for kings and their guests. Fortunately for us, those times have passed; there are many deer in Italy and Europe and being able to own a deer trophy is one of the greatest ambitions of every rifle hunter
Hunting techniques: the great ibex - After pulling the trigger, Francesco's tears flood the lenses of the binoculars that frame the great Ibex on the ground. Memories emerge and a dedication is born spontaneously to his friend Davide, who died prematurely, and to that "ghost" they had not met in the glacial winter two years ago. It is a dedication to those who are animated by big dreams and hunting projects that need to be realized at the right time; otherwise you risk having lived for nothing. We are absolutely sure that Davide will like very much, and forever, the majestic ibex hunted by Francesco in extreme climatic conditions, at 4.000 meters in the mountains in remote Kyrgyzstan.
Practice: summer, time for red elves - Chronicle of a roe deer hunt that managed to reserve many confirmations and surprises
Selection hunting: a tilting stutzen for the closing of the winter season - By courtesy of my friend Rocco, gunsmith in Rivolta d'Adda (Armeria Stagioni di Caccia - via Cesare Battisti 28 - Rivolta d'Adda (CR) Tel 0363-79340) I recently had a splendid K3 Merkel kipplauf in caliber 7 × 65 r (the rimmed version of the most classic of European calibers, the 7 x 64). As a fan of the genre, I requested the stutzen model, a compact and beautiful weapon to look at, but even more importantly, very light, balanced and easy to handle, which in the practical and ballistic response proved to be effective and very precise.
Mountain hunting and foraging: General Winter - Meters of snow cover everything. The chamois can only graze the tips of the trees; the ibex finds food in the high rocky walls. Both, however, have legs equipped to reach the rock terraces where the snow does not stop
The 300 Holland & Holland Magnum: dear old Europe - If America has the undeniable merit of having developed and produced a great deal in the field of weapons and ammunition, the old Europe remains without fear of denial, the cradle of every important birth in this sector
Express Redolfi: Ad hoc for hunting in the reserve - By combining a traditional mechanical system with a high finish, the company Redolfi Armi of Manerbio (Bs) produces an express in caliber .444 Marlin perfect for wild boar hunting. Finally, luxury is within everyone's reach. But be careful: waiting times are high, especially if you want smooth barrels cal. 20 to alternate
Optics: The binoculars - Instrument of great charm, it is very ancient as a conception but in its present form it is of relatively recent invention
Linder Gaucho knife: from Argentina the Gaucho knife - Handmade in Argentina on commission from Linder, it is the knife of those who spend their life outdoors, in the company of a few colleagues and many animals and must carry with them, on horseback, the bare minimum without giving up any function