Why do game animals use so much the lee slopes, terrain folds, and valley bottoms?
A meadow may seem completely open to a human while offering game animals almost invisible pathways. Slopes, hollows, small valleys, and gentle saddles allow animals to reduce their exposure while minimizing their effort.
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Why do game animals always choose the same passages to cross fences, ditches, and embankments?
Why do roe deer and wild boars often cross a fence, ditch, or embankment at exactly the same spot? Effort, safety, cover, and habits turn certain crossings into true movement corridors.
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Why do some positions seem excellent on a map but remain almost always empty on the ground?
Some locations seem ideal on a map but turn out to be disappointing in the field. Wind, terrain, access, cover, and human pressure often explain why game avoids them or uses them at different times.
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When the game seems to disappear: it has often simply changed its schedule.
Roe deer and wild boars can become almost invisible without having left their territory. Disturbance, heat, crops, or hunting pressure can simply change their activity patterns. Discover how to recognize this phenomenon…
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