Hunting is one of the most popular types of outdoor activities for many representatives of the male population. This is a great opportunity to put into practice the knowledge of animal habitats, habits, their own dexterity and dexterity, accuracy of shooting. Hunting in the Vologda Oblast is distinguished by its fascination and richness in the choice of prey for capture.
When the hunt opens
More than 40 species of mammals and over 200 species of birds live in the vast Vologda region. Some of them, such as the eagle, golden eagle, osprey, are listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. The Vologda Oblast is one of the brightest and richest places in the Russian Federation for hunting. The picturesque nature, deep rivers from ancient times attract hunters from various areas for a rich, active holiday.
Many hunting areas have specialized tours aimed at catching certain species of animals and birds. The opening of hunting in the Vologda Oblast is an expected event for many forest hunters.
Dates
Depending on the type of prey, the duration of the hunt varies. For some individuals, this is the winter period, for others, the spring, summer or autumn season. Among the most common types of hunting, the following can be distinguished:
- Brown bear. Hunting for clubfoot is permitted from late October until January of the following year, inclusive.
- It is possible to get a boar (wild boar) if you go to catch it in a timely manner. In early August, the hunting season opens, and it lasts until the end of October.
- From mid-June, hunters go out to catch beaver, otter and lynx. The season lasts until February of next year.
- Hunting a badger in the Vologda Oblast is allowed from mid-October to the very end of February. The capture of swamp game is available from August and lasts through October.
- Dog hunting for capercaillie, hazel grouse, woodcock is carried out from the last days of July and lasts until the end of the year. For field game, the season opens in August.
- Also, in the last month of summer, the capture of waterfowl begins , and it continues until the end of this year.
Depending on the hunting season, not only the type of game is determined, but also the venue for outdoor activities. Each region of the Vologda Oblast offers a certain choice of trophy.
Production rates
Novice hunters often face the question of how much production is allowed for the duration of the hunt. Regarding a large trophy, an elk or a bear, permission is given for one individual for the entire hunting season. On small fur-bearing animals and birds there are clear standards defined by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
There is a list of animals and birds, approved in 2010, which provides for a fixed limit on the capture of prey that is not of high industrial value. Such species include elk, otter, badger, bear, lynx. The capture of more significant breeds, such as deer, roe deer, chamois, sable, is approved by personal agreement with the Ministry. For some species of animals and birds, the norm is not established due to the small number of individuals.
Spring hunting
The opening of spring hunting in the Vologda Oblast falls on April 28. During the capture period, the production of migratory and local birds, black grouse, and capercaillie is permitted. For the southern regions of the region, hunting will be held until May 7th. In the northern regions, the hunting season is held from May 1 to 10, 2018. The capture of up to 3 individuals of a goose and other migratory birds is allowed. The norm is established for black grouse and capercaillie - 1 individual for the entire hunting period.
During the spring migration of migratory birds, there are many who want to get hold of game birds, however, the hunting department of the Vologda region warns: catching game during the period not specified in the permit entails a fine and deprivation of the right to conduct hunting. It is important to remember: to go to the capture of production should be in compliance with generally accepted rules. There must be valid hunting permits and weapons.
The capture of a brown bear
Certain hunting dates in the Vologda Oblast allow the capture of a brown bear. This is one of the largest predators in the region. A few years ago, the brown bear was a noxious animal; hunting for it was allowed at any time of the year, regardless of the season of capture. However, over time, the uncontrolled shooting of the animal led to a significant reduction in the number of livestock. Currently, brown bears can only be hunted within the permitted time limits; in some areas, the capture of a predator is completely prohibited.
The best time for hunting is the end of January and February. During this period, the animal is in deep hibernation. They expel him from a favorite place by means of persecution by hunting dogs. Arrows are located in places of possible departure of a predatory animal. Often, instead of dogs, hunters use the corral method. In this case, the beaters tap the tree trunks with sticks, gradually going around the places where the brown bear could live. Dates of spring hunting in the Vologda Oblast for a clubfoot predator are not provided.
Moose hunting
One of the common types of capture of large prey is considered to be hunting for moose. This type of outdoor activity is characterized by the fascination of the process, the distribution of responsibilities in the team of hunters, and the long lead time. The organization of the event takes place, as a rule, in advance, taking into account all possible details and nuances.
On the territory of the Vologda region, elk is found in any area. Its number is slightly lower in the east, with the largest number being observed in the southern and western regions. Some hunting farms offer a full range of services, including hunting permits, food, organizational assistance for animal enclosure, transportation, primary processing of prey.
The best time
Hunting moose in the Vologda Oblast is not always equally effective. Experienced hunters prefer to go out to catch a large beast after a heavy snow cover. On average, this period falls on the last decade of November and lasts until the New Year. Hunting of the driven type is allowed until mid-January, and according to the new established rules, the capture of individuals of one-year-olds is allowed.
The most successful hunt takes place during the period of intense snowfall. Abundant snow masses drive moose from the marshes to a hard surface. It is difficult to wade through swamp bumps, blockages and thickets before the beginning of December. Therefore, the optimal time for the capture of a large beast falls on the last three weeks of the outgoing year.
Event organisation
Hunting in the Vologda Oblast, aimed at hunting elk, is carried out in the traditional way. In the process of preparation, lovers of hunting determine the habitat of the animal, study its habits. A few days before the hunt, they clear small logs needed to facilitate the tasks of the shooters.
The choice of the most suitable weapon also depends on the location of the hunt, the size of the group. If there are few hunters, and there are open areas on the site, it is better to prepare rifled weapons with enhanced optics. In dense thickets can not do without smoothbore guns, which is preferable to carbines. Hunting grounds that practice the private capture of prey additionally equip the pens with towers that increase the efficiency of the process.