Photos and copy by Simon K. Barr Mountain goats were one of the first mountain-dwelling ungulates to capture my imagination and encourage me to hunt outside of Europe and when I finally got around to planning a goat hunt, my friends at Hornady suggested Ryan Danstrom, of Quarrie Creek Outfitters […]

A blazing sunset on the Indian Ocean as a conclusion to a stalking trip. Happiness on earth exists – destination Mauritius. Notes from a dream island by Philippe Jaeger. Mauritius is one of those destinations where the globe-trotting hunter can hear everything and its opposite, social networks and their deluge […]

Ethiopia is located in the northeast of Africa and is the ost populous landlocked country in the world with over 80 ethnic groups. It is about three times the size of Germany, is considered to be one of the countries of origin of modern man and the country of origin […]

In conversation with Johannes Maidhof about the reasons why hunting maintains a healthy game population and species diversity and is therefore an important part of nature conservation. How did you get into hunting? Ever since I can remember, I have been interested in nature and its habitants, but without any […]

“Quality optics are very important – it helps me to take the right decisions when it comes to pull the trigger or not”, says Claus Hvidbjerg Andersen in our interview for the Leica Hunting Blog. How did you get into hunting? I started hunting together with my old farther in […]

In conversation with Andrea Cavaglià about his favorite hunting ground (Yes, they are in Italy!) and a very good reason why he needs to rely on his high-quality optics. How did you get into hunting? My father took me in to hunting, I learnt from him everything I know about […]

In conversation with Freddy Lietz about his attitude towards hunting and the advice he gives to young people who are interested in hunting.   How did you get into hunting? I grew up with hunting as a family, had my first contact with hunting at the age of five and […]

“With hunting I associate a deepest connection to nature, game and the elements”, says Boray Krätz, who tested the Leica Amplus 6 riflescope, and explains, why hunting is active and dynamic nature conservation. How did you get into hunting? Since my grandparents had already established a bond between me, the […]

In conversation with Julia Kerner about hunting as a responsibility towards nature, her favorite hunting grounds and why the Leica Amplus 6 is her optics of choice. How did you get into hunting? I got into hunting through my family, I grew up hunting. My father is a hunter, my […]

It is the biggest European mammal, yet it has been hunted since time immemorial. The quest for moose requires more than just passion. To approach and vanquish a giant of the Swedish taiga, one must invest body and soul, going beyond one’s own limits. Arriving at Medstugan Lodge in the […]