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Fawns hidden in tall grass, red deer calves roaming sunlit alpine meadows, and fox pups playing outside their dens — June is arguably the most beautiful time of year for wildlife watchers. For many hunters, this is when the quieter side of the sporting tradition begins. Instead of pursuing game, they turn their attention to the next generation of deer, foxes, and other wildlife, witnessing those rare and magical moments when the woods become nature’s nursery.

Alpine farming and hunting have been intertwined for centuries. Open mountain pastures provide essential habitat for chamois, roe deer, marmots, and countless other wildlife species. But what happens when these landscapes are no longer grazed? Discover why alpine farmers are among the most important stewards of the mountain environment—and why hunters benefit directly from their work.

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.