Is it still allowed to hunt today?

The hunt

Hunting is one of humanity's oldest traditions . The challenging encounter with wild animals, which were an important part of the diet for early humans, was a key catalyst for human evolution.

This tradition is constantly evolving
and keeps pace with the times. Modern hunting is sustainable; it contributes
ecological, social, and economic concerns are taken into account. It is planned and monitored.

Swiss hunting is strictly regulated and training to become a hunter is demanding.

Hunting statistics and dead game

The Federal Hunting Statistics contain detailed data on wild animal hunting in Switzerland. But be careful, because we are all hunters in some way.

Wild animals that have died due to non-hunting activities, primarily traffic accidents, are called "fallen game ." This statistic is surprising and thought-provoking.

Marmot hunting

For the mountain population, the marmot was not only interesting because of the healing properties of marmot oil . It has also always been a sought-after source of meat. Marmot meat was eaten fresh, but also salted, smoked, and dried.

Marmot oil has been rediscovered. This high-quality oil can be used to make wonderful natural products for the back, muscles, and joints.

Up to one liter of oil can be extracted from a large marmot weighing about five kilograms.

Today, between 7,000 and 8,000 marmots are killed annually in Switzerland, and between 6,000 and 7,000 in Austria.

In Bavaria, Slovenia and South Tyrol, hunting of marmots is no longer permitted.

Utilization of hunting products

Hunting products have been used since time immemorial: meat for food, fur for clothing, and bones, teeth, and claws as jewelry and lucky charms.
In times of environmental protection and waste, social interest in recycling is increasing again.

Why is hunting taking place?

Hunting is a tool for preserving and promoting biodiversity. It is based on balancing wildlife populations and habitat. This can, on the one hand, promote disadvantaged species and, on the other hand, prevent and limit wildlife damage to vegetation, other animals, and humans. Hunting also contributes significantly to wildlife health .

Hunting ultimately provides valuable natural products for society
available, such as tasty game dishes or attractive local
Fur products. And in our case, of course, wonderful health products made from
Wild animal fats.

Position of puralpina

For us, there is no more species-appropriate animal husbandry than the wild. The wonderful resources available within the strictly regulated and responsible Swiss hunting system should be used wisely and provide enjoyment for many years.

It is important to us that, in addition to the game meat, the valuable fats, hides, and antlers are also used. Respectful treatment of nature and wild animals is very important to us. Our hides,
Animal specimens and antlers therefore come exclusively from hunting or fallen game.

We source the majority of these products from Swiss hunters , and only occasionally from foreign hunters. We declare the origin on the label.

For our ointments and oils we only use fats that come exclusively from Swiss hunting.