Gunsmith & Hunting Museum Ferlach
Ferlach has been known for the high level of craftsmanship of its gunsmiths since the 16th century.
Go hunting with my grandfather
If you don't know me yet, my name is Marie and I'll tell you what you should definitely experience at Lake Wörthersee.
When I was asked by my grandfather if I would like to accompany him to the Gunsmith Museum, I thought at first that as a non-hunter I would be completely in the wrong place.
But when I saw the impressive hunting trophies of local and foreign animals and was even allowed to look over the shoulder of a gunsmith, I couldn't stop being amazed. I was so impressed that I ended up accompanying my grandfather on his early hunting trip the next morning. What I may not have mentioned, yes, my grandfather is an experienced hunter.
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It started right at 5 a.m. When I asked my grandfather how he manages to go hunting so early, he only said: "It's the basic love for nature and animals."
We went to the feeding trough and fed the game with fresh silage, so that the animals also get food in the winter months. Then we renewed an older high seat. You won't believe how often they get destroyed. That was really a lot of work! Finally, we created a field wood island so that the animals are offered a protected habitat.
After that day I was happy to be back in the warm home and enjoyed a hot cup of tea. You wouldn't believe how exhausting the everyday life of a hunter can be!
"Even the most beautiful deer eyes do not impress the hunter."
Harold Schmid
You can find my next story on the nostalgia train. #93 Catch the smell of an old steam engine.
