Das Jagdmagazin mit Weitblick

It’s early morning. The woods sit in half-light, shapes slowly pulling themselves out of the dark. This is where a binocular proves what it’s really made of—not on paper, not in a showroom, but out here. For several days, the Swarovski Optik NL Pure 8x32 has been part of the daily hunting routine at Schuss & Stille. And it doesn’t take long to understand what this glass is about: it’s not built to impress—it’s built to work.

Thermal riflescopes provide a decisive advantage—but only when the right one is used. The thermal imaging specialists at Pulsar took a closer look together with Schuss & Stille—and the conclusion is clear: hunters keep making the same mistakes when choosing a thermal riflescope. Eight mistakes. Eight pitfalls. And eight reasons why modern technology often fails to reach its full potential in the field.

Kelten Arms VR1 Review: The new “people’s bolt-action rifle” delivers strong value for money, a crisp trigger, and classic design. Gunsmith David Mischkulnig tested the rifle for Schuss & Stille and explains why the VR1 is especially appealing to young and budget-conscious hunters.

Daylight saving time doesn’t just bring longer days in spring—it shifts a deadly window onto Austria’s roads. While humans move the clock forward, wildlife stays on its natural rhythm. Right when commuters hit the gas, deer, hares, and badgers are crossing. The result: thousands of dead animals, hundreds of injured people—and hunters pushed into high-pressure, no-margin situations.

The Dacia Duster has established itself as one of the most popular hunting vehicles in Austria. This affordable 4x4 SUV stands out with its all-wheel drive, generous ground clearance, and rugged, no-nonsense engineering. Whether on forest tracks, in alpine terrain, or in harsh weather, it consistently proves its capability. For hunters, reliability is everything—and that’s exactly why the Duster has become a staple in many hunting grounds.

Night is no longer a sanctuary for wild boar. Modern technology has rewritten the rules—and with it, the expectations placed on those who use it. In Carinthia, the use of infrared and electronic aiming devices is therefore clearly regulated: anyone intending to hunt wild boar with this equipment must first complete a legally required training course. Schuss & Stille was there on site.

The cultural hall in Arnoldstein was packed wall to wall. Hunters, officials, foresters, mayors, and delegates came together to take stock. But the Villach District Hunters’ Convention was far more than just another date on the annual calendar. It was a clear-eyed status report on the state of hunting—and a hard look at the challenges facing Carinthia’s hunting community in the years ahead.

Quiet ascent, steady heart rate, precise shot: exoskeletons are making their way into mountain hunting. Hunter Thomas König tested the Hypershell X Ultra in alpine terrain—and sees enormous potential. Schuss & Stille reveals why this high-tech support is opening new possibilities for hunters in the Alps, and how even seasoned outdoorsmen can benefit.

Hunting usually begins long before the first light of day. As the morning breaks over the mountains and the dew still hangs heavy on the meadows, the true essence of the craft becomes clear in the field: responsibility for wildlife and the land it inhabits. Yet while much out in the woods has remained the same, one thing has changed dramatically in recent years—the legal framework governing firearm ownership in Austria.

Spend a little time on hunting forums, at shooting ranges, or walking the aisles of international hunting expos, and you’ll hear three letters come up again and again: PRC. The abbreviation stands for Precision Rifle Cartridge—and that name says it all. The concept behind this family of cartridges is simple but ambitious: deliver maximum accuracy at long distances.

Today, when people talk about hunting, the conversation increasingly turns political. Decisions about wildlife management, ammunition regulations, or the return of large predators are no longer made solely in the hunting grounds—they’re debated in government ministries and EU committees. For Austria’s roughly 135,000 hunters, this means one thing: their way of life now stands more than ever at the crossroads of tradition, science, and a rapidly changing society.

You can think what you want about Blaser—but few brands have shaped modern hunting as profoundly as the manufacturer from Germany’s Allgäu region. With innovations like the straight-pull bolt-action rifle, the manual cocking slide, and the ergonomic thumbhole stock, Blaser set new standards in hunting firearms. Today, the Argali logo stands not only for rifles, but for a brand that blends hunting technology, design, and lifestyle.

When the last shot echoes across the ridgelines of Carinthia and the woods finally grow quiet, most hunters hang up their rifles and turn toward winter stories and shed antlers. For Eric Leitner, that’s when the real rush begins. Up on the Kreuzen above Paternion, Austria, trophies start arriving at his workshop—carefully wrapped capes, antlers still carrying the scent of the rut, birds frozen mid-wing. To the hunter, they are memories. To Leitner, they are responsibility.

The Sako S20 is a bolt-action rifle that doesn’t try to be retro. It is functional, rugged, and uncompromisingly modern—and that’s exactly why it’s gaining a loyal following among mountain hunters, spot-and-stalk purists, and demanding all-around hunters. One man who has already put the Sako S20 to work in the field is Styrian gunsmith Gottfried Wurm, who advises hunters every day in his workshop, the Bixnarei in Schladming—hunters who aren’t looking for safe queens, but real

When the gates of Hohe Jagd open in Salzburg, the heart of Austria’s hunting community starts beating faster. Balancing tradition and innovation, the show once again becomes a meeting place for hunters, manufacturers, and visionaries – and Schuss & Stille took a close look, gathering the most exciting news, trends, and innovations from the world of hunting, including a quiet world premiere.