Hunting the European hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) and fox (Vulpes vulpes Linnaeus, 1758) in the Western forest-steppe of Ukraine

Abstract

For most Ukrainian hunters, the European hare and fox are currently the main species of game animals (Fig. 1). Since the process of their bagging is associated with a long and pleasant stay in the natural environment, the opening of the hunting season for these species is perceived as a long-awaited holiday. To this we should add that the hare meat is very tasty, has a high nutritional value and is impossible to purchase in our shops. Therefore, almost all members of different hunting societies take part in the opening of hunting.