Volunteers save over 90 fawns from mowing death
Created: 07/02/2022, 09:00
By: Birgit Lang
The rescuers are enchanted by the fawns.
© Birgit Lang
With drones, baskets and a lot of the hunters' expertise, 30 volunteers set out and saved 91 fawns from mowing death in several missions.
Taufkirchen
– Getting up in the middle of the night can be something very nice.
Anyone who followed the kitzretter call in our newspaper and contacted Rudi Hamberger from the Kitzrettung Hegering Taufkirchen association was rewarded with a special experience.
The hunter from Schröding (Kirchberg municipality) is overwhelmed by the interest shown by people who were previously not interested in hunting but were enthusiastic about rescuing fawns.
"A total of 50 people called, 30 had time to move out, 300 hectares were searched with them and 91 fawns were saved in the area of Hegering Taufkirchen," says the 63-year-old.
Many stood ready several times if their time allowed.
On average, there were four calls per rescuer.
They not only enjoyed the morning birdsong, but also got to know beautiful spots around Taufkirchen and in Holzland.
While the men in particular were interested in the technology behind the drones, which were used to search for fawns in the grass, which was up to 1.20 meters high, everyone was delighted with every fawn that crouched in the grass to hide from them.
Sometimes so good that you almost stepped on their legs and were startled by the loud screams of fear.
Many searches remained without result.
But at least you knew that no Bambi would be maimed or killed during the mowing.
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The helpers also learned that the farmers are also interested in this.
“The responsibility lies with the farmers.
According to the law, we are not allowed to harm any wild animals," says Sepp Zuhr from Kalmhuber, who, like other colleagues, went on the search.
He admits: “In the beginning I had my doubts when strangers came to the farm, whether they were all animal rights activists.
But they are completely normal people with whom you immediately start a conversation.”
From students to pensioners, from salespeople to salespeople, from software developers to actors, everyone was there.
Her main motivation: rescuing fawns.
But they also learned a lot.
"The most important thing is what the hunters say about nature," says Markus Frege (53) from Erding.
The car salesman was amazed.
"When we walk through the meadow, you see the goats watching from the outside.
They also immediately discover the fawn’s head.”
"I used to do it at home," says Michael Paulus.
The Upper Palatinate is a teacher at the Taufkirchen middle school, lives in Landshut and has many hunters in his family.
The 36-year-old thinks he's already thinking about going to kitz rescue with his students. He could certainly motivate a few.
The last time his group found six deer running away.
Some of the rescuers tried to catch her, in vain.
Each fawn found may only be picked up with gloves and grass and placed carefully in the box.
It is placed on the ground at the edge of the meadow.
The basket is put over it and weighed down with a stone.
After mowing, all animals are released and can go back to their mother.
Sometimes an animal frees itself beforehand and the search begins again.
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(From left) Martin Kolbinger, Sepp Zuhr and Maxi Jakasovic are fascinated by the technology of the drones used.
© Birgit Lang
"It is important for the goat that the fawn has some peace," Kathrin Kandlbinder learned.
The 40-year-old woman from Fraunberg is enthusiastic about this campaign.
"With or without a drone, running through the meadow is terribly exhausting, but also a bit of exercise," she says.
She has been toying with the idea of becoming a hunter for a long time, and now her wish has been confirmed.
Jakob Landbrecht had also heard about the Kitz rescue in the newspaper.
The 18-year-old Niederdinger passed his Abitur with a first grade a few days ago, but he still found time for the campaign.
“I found it interesting because they work with drones.
It's a great thing to protect the fawns.
I've found several.
It's a great feeling," he says.
Maxi Jakasovic is also interested in the drones.
The software developer enjoyed this time out very much, liked to exchange ideas with the drone owners and had so much fun that he also took his wife Maren and the children Isabella (5) and Valentin (2) with him.
One of the drone pilots is the student Martin Kolbinger (27).
His father Albert used to be the managing director of the Taufkirchen brewery and is a passionate hunter.
The two are a well-established team.
"90 degrees to the right, two meters straight ahead..." The son navigates, the catch quota is excellent.
Hamberger definitely wants to keep the kitz rescue group alive.
He's already looking forward to next year.
And beforehand there will be a barbecue to thank everyone.
Information: www.kitzrettung-taufkirchen.de, donation account at VR-Bank Taufkirchen-Dorfen, IBAN: DE95 7016 9566 0002 5466 63
