Thread: Recent hunting...

Originally Posted by littlemorepork

Ben is following hunting traditions which is a nice thing to do to show your respect for the animal that gave its life.
The twig you put into the animals mouth is the so called „last bite“
The twig you put on the wound is the so called „erleger bruch“ which is something like an honour for the shooter.
It should have some blood on it and the shooter if he is on his own will take the twig and put it on his hat.
On a group hunt another member of the party will present the twig to the shooter.
Twigs come usually from certain trees that are ment to be used for that purpose.

What he said...
In former times the twig on the animal also indicated that is was touched and claimed by the hunter who harvested it.
We consider quarry to be free and not property until it is harvested.
With this gesture the free deer becomes venison and my property...
Of course, stuff without real legal relevance in todays world where transport is instantly available.
But I like to keep these small rituals alive.
And just for myself it is always a short brake to never forget what is acutally going on here.
Taking a life to nourish others.

Just my take on it.

Cheers
Ben