THETerritorial hunting area of Taranto organized the first qualification course for the release of the qualification of hunter conductor of the limiere dog. These are lessons reserved for residents in the municipalities of the Apulian ATC, duly registered for the hunting season that has just ended (2017-2018) and who have not yet obtained the qualification. The maximum number of participants will be equal to 100, but participation can be extended to further students.
To register, there is time until March 29th, but what does the course specifically foresee? There will be three technical lessons and one practical exercise. The performance will take place approximately in the month of May, with the frequency of two weekly appointments and always in the afternoon. The final exam, then, will consist of a written and an oral test. The first module (4 hours overall) includes hints of wild boar biology, the various hunting systems and their comparison and the advantages and disadvantages of hunting with the limi dog.
The second module (8 hours) includes an in-depth study of the races, basic training, job training, preparation for the artificial trace and the behavior to be followed during work. Ample space will also be dedicated to the reaction to the blow and the treatment of the remains. Finally, the practical exercise will last 4 hours, with the basic education of the limiere dog, the realization of the artificial track and the practical demonstration of handling during the turn.