High mountain hunting here in the Windachtal valley
A special experience in Ötztal
Hunting in the mountains is regarded as the pinnacle of hunting. It demands courage, maturity of character and perseverance. Nothing uplifts the hunter and liberates his spirit more than a trip into the mountains. At the Alp-Resort Tiroler Adler we bring you closer to this special experience in our "Revier Windach". Our host Daniel, a passionate hunter of many years' standing, and his team of experienced gamekeepers will accompany you on your stalk.
- keyboard_arrow_rightHunting seasons here in Tyrol
What can you hunt here?
- Black grouse: May (shooting season according to EU bird protection)
- Roe deer: Beginning of June to end of December
- Marmot: 15 August to 30 September
- Chamois: 01 August to 15 December
- Stone deer: 01 August to 15 December
Any further questions?
We look forward to hearing from you very soon: daniel@tiroleradler.net
Hunting season in Tyrol: May (shooting season according to EU bird protection)
Interesting facts about the black grouse:Like the capercaillie, the black grouse belongs to the family of pheasant-like birds and is a member of the grouse family. The cock reaches a body length of 55-60 cm. Its wing length is 246-291 mm and its weight is between 820 and 1750 g. The hen is smaller and lighter, with a body length of around 45 cm, a wing length of 214-263 mm and a weight of between 750 and 1120 g. The cock and hen differ clearly in their plumage colouring. While the cock has contrasting blue-black and white colouring, the hen has brownish camouflage-coloured plumage. The black grouse is a very lazy bird in winter and often hibernates to protect itself from the wind and cold or from the dangers of other animals and humans.
Hunting season in Tyrol: 01 June to 31 December
Interesting facts about roe deer:
The roe deer is a cultural follower and can usually be observed during walks or short hikes in the Ötztal. They love green meadows and fields, especially the fresh mountain meadows. This becomes their undoing as soon as it is time for farmers to mow. The fawns often hide in the tall grass and are almost impossible to spot. As a result, thousands of fawns fall victim to mowers in Austria every year. Thanks to modern technology, however, these accidents and the resulting animal suffering can be minimised. Using drones equipped with a thermal imaging camera, fawns can be tracked down and rescued even in dense vegetation
Hunting season in Tyrol: 15 August to 30 September
Interesting facts about the marmot:
The various dialects in Tyrol have given the marmot many funny and barely pronounceable names: "Vormenta" - here in Ötztal, "Mankei" - in the Tyrolean lowlands, "Munggen" - in Switzerland. In Europe, marmots live in the high mountains, especially in the Alps. The animals are protected in Germany, but not in Austria. In Vorarlberg and Tyrol, marmot hunting has a long tradition and attracts hunting tourists from all over the world. The meat of the rodents is considered a delicacy here, and the marmot fat is a natural antibiotic. The hunting season for marmots in Tyrol opens every year in mid-August.
Hunting season in Tyrol: 01 August to 15 December
Interesting facts about the chamois:
Chamois belong to the family of horned animals. In summer, chamois are reddish-brown in colour and in winter they are very dark, almost black. The chamois can be observed climbing in the mountains. They nimbly climb every pinnacle and proudly present themselves on mountain ridges and rock faces. The habitat of the climbers is in the low and high mountains between 1000 and 3500 metres above sea level.
Our hunting ground in the Windachtal
In our high mountain area it is possible for everyone, even older hunters, to experience a marvellous hunt. High forests, Swiss stone pine stands, flat alpine pastures with grazing cattle, lakes, steep grassy slopes and high alpine rocky regions characterise the landscape and make stalking particularly attractive. The area is easily accessible thanks to the stalking trails. If you are persistent and the weather plays ball, you can be sure of a successful hunt. It is possible to drive up to the hunting lodge by jeep (until around November).
Animal observations with hunter Daniel
Learn more about the forest and its inhabitants. Get up close and personal with nature and explore the biodiversity and complex ecology of the Ötztal forests. Watch deer or chamois grazing or observe the marmot as it leaps across the Alpine slopes to find food. Join us on this adventure tour and be amazed at what our magical nature has to offer.
