Hunters
Hunting takes place where nature is still pristine.
Whether in their home territory, in alpine regions during high-altitude hunts, or in the vast wilderness of Scandinavia, Alaska, or Canada:
Hunters deliberately venture off the beaten track, away from roads, vehicles, and supply points.High-altitude hunting is among the most physically demanding forms of hunting. Hunters traverse steep terrain for hours or days – often above the tree line, in varying weather conditions, and entirely self-sufficient. In the remote regions of Scandinavia, Canada, and the USA, hunters are dropped off by helicopter or bush plane along with their equipment.
The real challenge: equipment and game transport.
A hunter carries significantly more equipment than is often assumed:
- Hunting rifle and ammunition
- Binoculars/spotting scope and rangefinder
- Knife and gutting tools
- First-aid kit and emergency supplies
- Food and water
- Weatherproof clothing and spare layers
- Possibly a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and bivouac equipment
- GPS, radio
For high-altitude hunting, the following is also required:
- Equipment for several days
- More food for self-sufficiency
- Possibly a tent
- Enhanced safety equipment
The result: Heavy loads over long distances
The most physically demanding part of the hunt often begins after a successful kill: The harvested game must be retrieved and transported. Whole, gutted animals are butchered into several heavy cuts of meat (legs, loins, etc.). Traditionally, this is done on the hunter’s back or in a game carrier, putting considerable strain on the joints, muscles, and circulatory system. Especially in remote areas, this means several strenuous hikes between the hunting site and the vehicle.
