The capercaillie is one of the largest birds living in Belarus. The number is not numerous, it is usually found in hard-to-reach forest areas. He leads a sedentary lifestyle. In the Brest region, the Belovezhskaya Pushcha is a suitable place for hunting grouse in Belarus. The specialists of the company "Derhunt" will help to organize a memorable and exciting hunting tour with comfortable accommodation.
Terms of capercaillie hunting in Belarus
Unlike many other birds, only spring hunting is allowed for capercaillie. This period lasts from March 20 to May 10. Shooting of individuals of any gender and age is allowed. Hunting is prohibited during the rest of the year. Taking into account the secretive lifestyle, it is considered a great success to detect, and even more so to shoot, a capercaillie in the natural environment. Basically, these are hard-to-reach and poorly visited areas of the forest.
The specifics of capercaillie hunting in Belarus
Distinct sounds made by a bird can be heard during the current period in spring. The rest of the time, it is difficult to detect a capercaillie on this basis. Despite its remarkable name, it is not at all deaf. On the contrary, the bird of the order of chickens and the family of grouse is distinguished by sharp vision and hearing. Only during the mating season their hearing is dulled. However, it falls during the forbidden period for shooting.
The main methods of hunting grouse in Belarus, used in the spring, include the following options:
- from an ambush;
- from the approach;
- on the current (weapons).
Firearms, rifled hunting weapons, smoothbore hunting rifles are used. Some hunters prefer a non-rifle method: a bow, a crossbow.
Detailed information about the capercaillie
The average weight of the male is 5 kg; the females are slightly less than 3-3. 5 kg. The approximate number across the country is 9-10 thousand individuals. The bird feeds on plant shoots, berries, and insects. For nesting, mainly forests with a predominance of coniferous plants are chosen.