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The Leica Calonox SE during an autumnal stag hunt in Poland. More than two years. That’s how long we’ve been endurance-testing the Leica Calonox thermal imaging attachment. Trying out a new technical device for two weekends lets you explore and describe the most important features. But if you...

After 30 hours on the road, and in the air, we arrive in Christchurch, where we are welcomed warmly by Per Agerlund Jacobsen. From there, we continue on the Southern Alps road – along the mountains’ western flank, to be precise – into the least populated region of the whole country. Here, the...

“Mama, when are we going to Africa again?” Johannes lowers the spoon he was about to dip into his muesli and studies my face carefully. I know how eagerly he awaits my answer; he has probably been keeping his request under wraps for a while. After all, long-distance travel is a big item in our...

Journalists regularly receive items to test and review. I like to spend several months using them on hunts at home and abroad, whenever I have time, leisure, and opportunity. In practice, strengths and weaknesses quickly become clear: a Leica Calonox served me very well at night in raised hides...

April 2020. Flight in 12 hours, passport in my pocket, gear trimmed, physical shape trimmed, shots at long holds, short holds, check; everything is ticked. Appointments and networks enabled. Months of preparation culminate shortly. The bag is zipped. A whole month of adventure awaits us in New...

Finally, just before Christmas, the weather turned cold. Heavy grayish-yellow clouds heralded the first snow, which came down as sleet at home, but covered our hunting grounds with a fluffy white blanket. We were delighted: The season’s first snow is always very special. At first, the game...

In the far north of Spain rise the Cantabrian Mountains, home to one of the most pristine ecosystems in Europe. In the heart of this untamed range lives the smallest subspecies of chamois: the Cantabrian chamois. It’s already the end of November and chamois hunting season in Spain ends in two...

The lush landscapes of the Croatian Baranja are rich in game, and the locals are renowned for their hospitality. Oliver Dorn visited the region on the Hungarian border with two friends during the red deer rut. “If someone takes a journey, they can tell a story” – as the German poet Matthias...

Leica M11 combines the unique experience of rangefinder photography with great flexibility and state-of-the-art camera technology. The Leica M11 rangefinder camera sits at the top of the DXOMARK list of full-frame cameras. Its 60-megapixel image sensor is among the best in the world. Iconic...

Last year I felt drawn to return to Croatia. The country has so much to offer and the people are so warm – I simply love to travel there. This time I wanted something special, so I decided on a mouflon hunt on the Croatian Adriatic, around the Kvarner Gulf. From Novi Vinodolski, my girlfriend...

For the medallions 800 g wild boar fillet 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp clarified butter 200 g bacon (sliced) Salt Pepper For the mushroom-fennel vegetables 1 large fennel bulb 200 g mushrooms (e.g. chanterelles, chestnuts, Porcini mushrooms or cauliflower mushrooms 1 onion 2 slices of bacon 1 clove of...

Many German hunters visit Poland regularly – the forests and fields are considered rich in game and the people are hospitable. Oliver Dorn traveled to the province of Warmia-Masuria for the first time and tried his hand at hunting mature roebuck. Nearly 20 years ago, my late father and I took a...

You have to be prepared to spend a bit of time – grilling a wild freshling is a real event. And one that is well worth it: while the meat is browning, you can prepare the side dishes and look forward to the meal in good company. Ingredients For the marinade olive oil lemon juice mustard...

On the Eastern boarder of the Namib desert, there is a jewel named Wilsonfontein where the hunter can live some exclusive experience in the middle of these 29 000 hectares of private arid land which is totally wild and open. After a first trip 4 years ago, we’ve decided to come back to chase 5...

If I had to name one type of hunt that really excites me, I’d say: in summer grain. At night, observing the damaged areas in the milk-ripe wheat with a thermal camera, stalking the boars if they come to feast, and possibly taking one down – that’s incredibly appealing to me. But if we discover...

If you were to ask me which place has particularly fascinated me on my many travels over the years, I would immediately say: the French Pyrenees. From a hunting perspective, the remote valleys and peaks of this mountain range, which separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe, are an...

Ingredients For the hummus 1 can chickpeas (drained weight 265 g) Juice of 1 lemon 1–2 garlic cloves ½ tsp. salt 120 g creamy, pourable tahini 100 ml water (ice cold!) 1–2 tbs. olive oil ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp rose paprika For the cutlets 400 g wild boar topside 2 eggs Salt Pepper 4 tbs...

Two long years lie behind us, my husband Oliver and me – years of impatience and yearning to finally be able to hunt in Scotland again. Now we are in the high north of Scotland, one and a half hours beyond Inverness. It’s a long journey from Germany for just a week’s stay, but the remoteness and...

As March draws to a close, winter slowly dies. We are in the Scottish Borders, not far from the banks of the Tweed River, which forms a natural border between Scotland and England. Here, we will finish the Scottish hunting season, right before starting the next one. In Scotland, roe deer are...

Ingredients For the pasta dough 250 g pasta flour 100 g durum wheat semolina 3 eggs 1 pinch of salt For the filling 300 g game meat, ground 20 g walnuts 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 eggs 1 clove garlic 1–2 tbsp. cream 1 tbsp. breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. fresh goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria) Salt Pepper...

It is the end of the hunting season. Winter days are combined with a few scattered spring warmer ones. I am driving towards Zaragoza, which is one of the coldest cities in Spain. It sits below the Pyrenees and even if it gets really hot in summer, winters get icy cold winds bringing down the...

Ingredients For the meat 600 g ground wild boar meat (approx. 20% fat content) 1 tbsp. tomato paste ½ tsp. coriander seeds ½ tsp. mustard seeds 1 small onion Salt Pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil For the buns 4 tbsp. milk ½ cube of fresh yeast 15 g sugar ½ tsp. salt 40 g soft butter 250 g white...

The Adriatic Wild Boars Of Croatia by Oliver Dorn Three years ago, during a winter-driven hunt in Kutina, Croatia, I met Marijan Balaško, the chairman of the local hunting club. The following autumn, we met there again on the occasion of another driven hunt. As always and everywhere in Croatia...

Early summer flew by and, towards the end of July, a few blisteringly hot, very humid days followed. A promising start to the approaching rutting season, and I was looking forward to it. For me, rut hunting is always a very special highlight of the hunting year. If I am able to call a mature...

Ingredients For the meat 800 g saddle of wild boar (off the bone) 250 g Italian boiled ham 1 small onion 2 cloves of garlic ½ bunch parsley 2 sprigs of marjoram 2 sprigs of thyme 2 sprigs of rosemary 2 sprigs of sage 1 tbsp. mustard 100 g breadcrumbs 4 tbsp. olive oil Salt Pepper For the...

If I had to name one type of hunt that especially appeals to me, it would be hunting chamois in the mountains. Rarely are one’s hunting skills and physical abilities challenged as much as by hunting this fascinating game species. It is not only a matter of personal fitness and condition, but...

In Spain, it’s as important as driven hunts are in France – it’s an institution. Let’s set out to discover the montería, a form of hunting that also earns a lot of criticism… not least due to ignorance. On the Iberian Peninsula, the hunting season for large game ends on the last weekend of...

With the Fortis 6 1.8-12 x 42 i, a real all-rounder joins the successful Fortis 6 family. Its particularly compact design makes it the ideal choice for night hunting in conjunction with a thermal imaging attachment.

Leica Geovid Pro - The perfect team for every type of hunt 30 years ago, we set a milestone with the first rangefinder. Today, with the new, complete series of Leica Geovid Pro models, we introduce the most powerful rangefinder binoculars in the premium class. From stalking to hunting trips...

Ingredients For the steaks 4 venison steaks (cut into T-bone steaks) 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 4 tablespoons mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, and parsley) Salt Pepper Olive oil For the vegetables 4 Belgian endives (lettuce ) 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1...

Since April 2022, the smallest binoculars with rangefinder have been available from the expert engineers in Wetzlar. This glass accompanied me for a good six months through Africa and the autumnal forests of Europe. Now, I’d like to share my experiences… For over ten years, the Leica Geovid...

A healthy choice for people and nature: Game meat is a first-class food that tastes delicious, contains little fat and is kind to the environment. To date, however, even hunters have made too little use of this natural resource, although conscious nutrition remains a strong trend. That’s why...

When humans first began reaching for the stars, this hidden world seemed infinitely distant. But then, as we took advantage of more and more modern techniques and optics, we not only recognized the big picture, but our view of things also changed. The “big picture” is probably a good starting...

The topic of climate change is more present than ever. No wonder, since the current heat seems relentless. For some years now, there has been talk of “forest conversion”. The goal is to move away from spruce monocultures to a climate-stable mixed forest. Forest fires have been keeping us busy...

I am someone who doesn’t want to compromise, so I need reliable, all-round, compatible gear. Especially in my hunting equipment, I value dependability, intuitive operation, and rugged, high-quality workmanship. I don’t want to cut any corners. So, when choosing my hunting optics, their seamless...

In the heart of the Balkans, there are not only wild boars, you can hunt for another gem: Bulgarian bucks. We were ready for a crammed weekend of action and emotion. A last-minute cancellation at hand, the decision to go had to be made very quickly. “It’s yes or no, but you have to decide now...

I Love Hunting In The Remotest Areas Of Spain by Joaquin De Lapatza I guess it feels somehow wilder to be far apart from civilization. Today I am going to share with you one of the most emotional hunting experiences I have lived through. Let’s set the scene: The action takes place in a small...

In one of the last great nature reserves in France, hunting unfurls its whole potential. The Pyrenees and their game are definitely worth a trip. The French hunting season ends on the last day of February. This prompted us to travel to the Bareilles mountain range – a sublime but challenging...

Robust product variation with integrated lens hood With its extremely resilient and scratch-resistant coating, the matte black Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. is the perfect lens for reportage photography. This product variant features an integrated lens hood that extends in one quick twist for...

When Optische Werke Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar launched its first binoculars in 1907, no one in the company, which had previously specialized in microscopes, thought that there might one day be special binoculars with electronic inner workings. Ernst Leitz II was not only a photographer but above...

Do you frequently hunt in the mountains? Do you enjoy hunting trips, or are you more of a stalker? Do you appreciate reliable, precise, and multifunctional hunting optics? Did you answer yes at least once? Then you need to explore the new Leica Geovid Pro 32. Ultimate high-end optics and...

Handcrafted foreverness and engineering excellence focused on the essential: Leica L1 and Leica L2. The first Leica watch collection is the perfect combination of more than 150 years of Leica’s brand culture, visionary design, and unmatched quality. Clear and distinctive elementary design...

Geovid Pro 32 Leica launches its iconic Geovid rangefinders in new compact, lightweight size with added functionality. For the first time ever, a premium rangefinding binocular is now available in a compact, lightweight size. Leading German optics brand Leica has unveiled the latest...

Sometimes, life surprises us, and a childhood dream all of a sudden comes true. This is what happened to Pascal – originally from Bordeaux – who became a landowner in Andalusia, in the Sierra Morena, on the edge of Hornachuelos Nature Reserve. After leaving Madrid in heavy snow, we drive towards...

The new Leica Throw Lever is a must-have tool to add to your Leica Magnus i - especially if you are going to driven hunts. Thanks to its compact dimensions, generous field of view, and large 50mm objective lens, the Leica Magnus 1.8 - 12 x 50 i is the ideal riflescope for stalking, shooting...

Leica’s own algorithm of the Geovid HD-R 2700 takes into account not only the linear distance and angle but also a realistic ballistic trajectory, making it much more accurate than the cosine function known as the Rifleman’s Rule. The result is a highly precise calculation of the EHR at a...

For passionate roe deer hunters, summer awaits many with the highlight of the hunting year: the leaf season. The time in which most narrow lathes and doe are shod and place-goats are looking for the last pieces of rut even outside their ancestral territories. Weak yearlings and perennial rams...

Hunting wild boar in the middle of the night, from a raised hide? It’s possible in Alsace. This hunting adventure demands close attention and sends a pleasant shiver down your spine when a dream becomes reality. It has been snowing continuously for two days. But the forecast is promising...