JAGD ÖSTERREICH JÖ brand is about how centuries-old hunting tradition meets modernity. Hunting in Austria dates back to medieval times, with royal families like the Habsburgs playing a pivotal role in shaping the country’s hunting heritage. JAGD ÖSTERREICH continues this legacy while integrating modern conservation practices and sustainable management techniques. The nine Austrian hunting associations are strengthening their transnational cooperation. As a basis for this, they have developed the umbrella brand "Jagd Österreich". By uniting these associations under the JAGD ÖSTERREICH brand, Austria aims to strengthen its hunting community, enhance collaboration between regions, and promote responsible hunting as a key component of wildlife conservation and rural development. Austrian hunting associations united under umbrella brand “JAGD ÖSTERREICH”: 1. Bundesjägerkammer Österreich (Federal Hunters' Chamber of Austria). The central governing body for hunters in Austria, responsible for setting standards, providing education, and representing hunters' interests nationwide. 2. Österreichischer Jagdsportverband (Austrian Hunting Sports Association). Focuses on the sporting aspects of hunting, organizing competitions and events to promote skill development and fair chase principles. 3. Deer Management Group Austria (Hirschwirtschaftliche Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreich). Specializes in deer population management, habitat conservation, and research to ensure sustainable deer hunting practices. 4. Kärntner Jägerschaft (Carinthian Hunters' Association). Represents hunters in the federal state of Carinthia, focusing on regional hunting traditions, wildlife management, and environmental protection. 5. Niederösterreichische Landesjägerschaft (Lower Austrian State Hunters' Association). Serves hunters in Lower Austria, emphasizing education, conservation, and community engagement within the region. 6. Tiroler Jägerschaft (Tyrolean Hunters' Association). Advocates for hunting traditions in Tyrol, with a strong focus on alpine wildlife management and preserving the unique biodiversity of the region. 7. Vorarlberger Jägerschaft (Vorarlberg Hunters' Association). Represents hunters in Vorarlberg, promoting sustainable hunting practices and supporting local conservation efforts. 8. Salzburger Jägerschaft (Salzburg Hunters' Association). Works to protect and manage wildlife in Salzburg while upholding traditional hunting values and fostering public awareness about conservation. 9. Burgenländische Jägerschaft (Burgenland Hunters' Association). Focuses on hunting and wildlife management in Burgenland, balancing modern conservation techniques with respect for local customs and heritage. According to the umbrella brand "Jagd Österreich", which was jointly developed by all nine state hunting associations under external supervision, the core mission of hunting continues to be to provide for or create sustainable values. Hunting is one of the main pillars of sustainable land use in Austria. Therefore, the representation of the interests of all about 132,000 members of the state hunting associations by an umbrella organization is very important. This website gives an overview of topics, competences and tasks of hunting in the entire federal territory. 4 Hunting saints in Austria 9 Hunting museums in Austria 100 wild Hunting species in Austria 12.000 Hunting grounds and places 20.000 Hunting and nature protection org 45.000 Different Animal species in Austria 130.000 Hunters and outfitters in Austria 1.000.000.000€ Hunting annual economic output There are four core service areas by "Jagd Österreich", four services that only hunting can provide: 1 Currently, only the hunting communities in all nine federal states can ensure the competent and responsible practice of the craft of sustainable hunting. 2. Provide the regional population with delicious and high-quality venison from local territories. In addition, hunting communities are playing an increasingly important role as partners in nature conservation. 3. Game and its habitats must be protected and preserved in their diversity. 4. The preservation, expansion and dissemination of knowledge about hunting, game and nature – also in the sense of tradition and customs – is a very important social function of hunting. In Austria hunters have been performing a variety of tasks in nature for centuries and this often goes unnoticed. Very often in inaccessible places and at unusual times. Of course, hunters use renewable resources. In this way, they ensure, among other things, a balanced diversity in and between the animal and plant world. In addition, hunters preserve and protect habitats of native wild animals as well as the crafts and traditions of hunting. In this sense, hunting strives to preserve values that should also last for future generations. In addition to agriculture and forestry, it thus forms one of three essential pillars of sustainable land use in Austria. JAGD ÖSTERREICH plays a crucial role in preserving Austria's biodiversity. For example, it has been instrumental in reintroducing species such as the ibex, chamois, and beaver into their natural habitats after they were nearly extinct due to overhunting in the past. Austria is renowned for its expertise in deer management, particularly red deer (Rothirsch). JAGD ÖSTERREICH works closely with scientists and wildlife managers to maintain healthy deer populations through careful monitoring, habitat improvement, and regulated hunting quotas. JAGD ÖSTERREICH informs about it activities on social media platforms like UH.app, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for updates on events, conservation projects, and educational initiatives JAGD ÖSTERREICH Bundesjägerkammer Österreich (Federal Hunters' Chamber of Austria) Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 24 1150 Vienna (Wien), Austria Phone: +43 1 892 36 70 Fax: +43 1 892 36 70-20 Email: info@jaegerkammer.at https://www.jagd-oesterreich.at/