This year’s hunting season will last from 15 October to 18 December. Pedestrians and motorists alike should keep a number of safety guidelines in mind over the coming weeks.
What do you need to take into consideration when taking a walk in the woods and how should you behave if you get in the midst of a hunt? Our colleagues from RTL have the answers.
On average, two hunts are organised in each zone. They take place in a two-week cycle and last for a maximum of three hours each time.
According to the vice president of the Hunters’ Federation, Marc Reiter, deer and boar will be hunted with dogs over the coming weeks. A second phase of hunts will also take place in January and February next year.
Warning signs will always be displayed where hunts are organised. People should avoid these areas during the announced hours.
In case people miss a sign and end up in the midst of a hunt, they are advised not to hide, but instead make themselves as visible as possible. If they spot a hunter, they should approach them so that they can be safely redirected from the zone.
Location and time of hunts are also advertised on geoportail.lu.
Another matter to keep in mind in light of the hunting season is that game is often inadvertently driven towards roads, which increases the risk of dangerous collisions with motorists.
Drivers are thus advised to adjust speeds in known hunting zones. Although 90 km/h are permitted on country roads, it is advised to significantly reduce speed so that dangerous collisions can be avoided.
In case an animal has still been hit, motorists should stop, put on a safety vest, mark the area of the accident, and alert the police. The animal should not be touched, regardless of whether it is injured or dead. In case of non-lethal injuries, people can also contact the Wildlife Care Centre in Dudelange (+352 26 51 39 90).
PDF: Statement by non-profit organisation Road Safety (FR)