Das Jagdmagazin mit Weitblick

Modern thermal technology is no longer a gadget—it has become an essential tool for responsible hunting. Clip-on thermal devices provide control, reliable target identification, and well-founded decision-making. Two units currently in high demand were tested extensively in real hunting conditions by experienced hunters and the Schuss & Stille team over several weeks: the ThermTec Hunt 650L with integrated laser rangefinder and the ThermTec Hunt635 PRO.

Food for Thought: For decades, he served the mountains as a professional gamekeeper—guarding wildlife and guiding guests. Now, just before retirement, he is laying down his rifle—not out of weakness, but out of conviction. “Many who come to hunt today only want to shoot at long range, like on a shooting line. They know little about the game—and even less about tradition.” His departure leaves us with a question: What remains of hunting when its soul is lost?

When every movement matters in the high country—and when the wind exposes even the most solid stance—a steady view can be the difference between success and a missed opportunity. With the new AT/ST Balance, SWAROVSKI OPTIK opens a bold new chapter in premium spotting-scope technology, promising nothing less than a rock-steady image without the need for a tripod.

He arrives quietly. Not as a legend from old hunting books, but as a real, physical presence on today’s hunting grounds. The wolf has returned to Central Europe — and recent studies from the past two years paint a picture far more nuanced than any heated debate. For Schuss & Stille, it’s worth taking a close, honest look. Without ideology. With respect for facts, hunting practice, and the landscape itself.

Modern hunting technology begins where a system adapts uncompromisingly to the shooter. Akila stocks from Slovenia follow exactly this philosophy. Precisely machined, modular in design, and built around ergonomics and stability, they are made for hunters who don’t merely carry a rifle—they run it. Akila blends industrial precision with hunting tradition, positioning itself beyond trend-driven lightweight builds or pure tactical chassis systems.

In Gregor Unterberger’s workshop, old hunting rifles get their souls back. Between the scent of oil and the dust of seasoned wood, the Waffendoc brings pieces to life that have been carried by generations—rifles long since grown into something far greater than metal. And when a hunter takes such a restored firearm back into his hands, he feels it instantly: You can’t buy memory. But you can bring it back—carefully, faithfully.

Hunting while pregnant? For Elisabeth, it never felt like a contradiction. In fact, she calls it one of the most meaningful seasons of her life as a hunter. The devoted outdoorswoman shows how expectant mothers can move safely and confidently through the woods — and she shares the lessons that helped her navigate this extraordinary time.

The hunter has always had a soft spot for the red fox. There’s something about this animal — its sharp eyes, its ghost-like movement through timber and farmland — that speaks to us on a deeper level. But recent scientific studies reveal a larger truth: the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) isn’t just clever. He’s one of the most adaptable predators of our time—and a far more complex creature than most folks give him credit for.

The Blaser R8 Success brings together an ultra-short, highly maneuverable action and hand-selected walnut, uniting two worlds: modern, compact precision and the tactile, traditional soul of hunting. Schuss & Stille set out to explore why wood stocks are more than mere nostalgia—and for whom this timeless concept truly makes sense.

Minimalist. Timeless. Honest. The Sako 90 Grizzly is the kind of hunting rifle that tells its story through its lineage—not through marketing copy. Which is exactly why Schuss & Stille set out to take a closer look at it.

The last light hangs over the hillside. One breath, a faint swirl of mist, the soft click of the safety. In moments like these, you learn whether your gear is just equipment—or the calm inside the storm. Every seasoned hunter knows: a riflescope isn’t a luxury. It’s confidence, clarity, and control when it matters most. And that’s exactly where the ZEISS Conquest V4 steps in: with crisp optics, dead-repeatable mechanics, and—maybe most important of all—psychological trust.

In recent years, hunting optics have changed more quietly—and more profoundly—than at any other time. Where the hunt once ended in the fading twilight, it now begins with the press of a button. But what do these terms actually mean? Digital daylight mode, low-light enhancement, infrared night vision, thermal imaging—each operates differently, each reveals the world in its own way.

Some rifles you handle. Others you connect with. The Jakele J1 belongs to the latter. Thanks to Waffen Idl, the Austrian general importer, Schuss & Stille had the chance to take this modern hunting rifle on a weekend chamois hunt high in the Alps — a true field test between rock, snow, and silence.