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Wolves, golden jackals, wildlife monitoring, and the protection of alpine grazing lands: the challenges facing Carinthia’s hunters are becoming increasingly complex. At the 77th Annual Carinthian Hunters’ Convention in Mühldorf, 270 delegates gathered to discuss the future of hunting, modern wildlife management, and the role of hunters in balancing tradition, conservation, and public responsibility. One message became clear: hunting is more important today than ever before.

Earlier springs, drier summers, and increasingly frequent heat waves are reshaping Austria’s natural landscapes. But what does climate change mean for roe deer? Wildlife biologists and hunters are already observing changes in behavior, habitat use, and perhaps even antler development. This article explores how Europe’s most widespread deer species is adapting to a rapidly changing world.