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Broken antlers, a damaged deer skull, or a snapped-off tine? Hunting trophies can suffer serious damage when an animal tumbles down a steep slope or during recovery. But how do you repair broken antlers and delicate skull bones? Schuss & Stille master taxidermist Eric Leitner shows how to restore damaged hunting trophies using screws, two-part epoxy, and ordinary white glue.

Why do roe bucks suddenly seem to disappear in July? Every summer, hunters notice familiar bucks vanishing almost overnight from the meadows and feeding areas they had used for weeks. But this isn’t random behavior. Shot & Stillness explores how heat, hormones, human disturbance, and the approaching rut reshape roe deer behavior—and how hunters can adapt to stay one step ahead.

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.