Das Jagdmagazin mit Weitblick

Why do hunters sometimes experience sadness or even guilt after a successful hunt? Even when the shot is clean and ethical, an unexpected feeling can linger alongside the excitement of harvesting an animal. Nika, psychologist with Schuss & Stille, explains the emotions behind this inner conflict, the role compassion plays, and why feeling guilty after a hunt isn't necessarily a bad thing.

HEP Carbon Ultralight Silent field test: Our hunter and psychologist Nika used the ultralight carbon shooting and trekking stick on a hunt for the first time. What impressed her most were its remarkably low weight, rapid deployment, and the added stability and confidence it provided when shooting in the field.

The roe deer rut is one of the most exciting and rewarding times of the hunting season. But true hunting begins long before a mature buck steps into view. In this reflection, Hannes from Shot & Stillness shares why a rainy summer sit in a mountain hunting stand overlooking the Julian Alps can become one of the most meaningful experiences in a hunter’s life—and why humility is often the greatest trophy of all.

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.