Das Jagdmagazin mit Weitblick

On Austria’s Flattnitz plateau, Christian Fleischhacker develops ultralight hunting gear for mountain hunters under the HEP Carbon brand. The Shot & Stillness team visited the passionate hunter and innovator in his workshop, gaining fascinating insights into the development of carbon shooting sticks, pack frames, backpacks, and hunting knives—purpose-built for precise shooting and demanding hunts in rugged alpine terrain.

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.

Hunters in Austria’s Carinthia region are working to bring white storks back to the Krappfeld valley. Together with local craftsmen, they built a massive artificial nesting platform in Althofen to create safe breeding habitat for the rare migratory birds — showing how modern hunting often goes far beyond game and into real wildlife conservation.

Hunting trophies are far more than just antlers or horns. This article explores why trophies have been part of hunting culture since the Stone Age and why many hunters view the modern reduction of hunting to meat utilization, population control, and wildlife management with growing criticism. A search for the cultural soul of hunting.

For nearly 20 years, an old brown bear has roamed the forests between Tarvisio, Austria, and Slovenia. Italian wildlife researchers have tracked the legendary mountain wanderer for years, while hunters from the Gail Valley know the massive bear well from countless trail camera photos. His story is a powerful reminder that true wilderness still exists deep in the Alps.

Black grouse hunting ranks among the most demanding and captivating spring hunts in the European Alps. It is a short, tightly regulated season, played out in a narrow window where habitat, weather, and the bird’s extreme sensitivity to disturbance all come together—right along the timberline, where dwarf pines, alpine shrubs, and open meadows meet.

How should hunters store their firearms legally and safely in Austria? The law requires more than just locking them away—preventing unauthorized access is key. Here’s what matters in practice, common mistakes to avoid, and why secure storage is critical for every responsible hunter.

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.

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.