Warmia and Mazury can boast of numerous hunting traditions. One of the curiosities associated with this region is the role of the guide. What is this craft? People who are actively interested in hunting should have appropriate conditions to perform their duties. That was the guide’s job. He was responsible for preparing the hunt from the technical side and for creating the appropriate infrastructure in the vicinity of the hunting ground. What else is worth knowing about this feature?
What features should a guide have?
Warmia and Mazury is a region where hunting and hunting are developing to this day. The traditions associated with them have an interesting, long-term character. Perhaps the continuation of hunting and hunting habits would not have been possible without the function of a guide or guide known in these areas for centuries (and today somewhat forgotten). This term was used to refer to persons responsible for the technical side of hunting. It is thanks to the knowledge of the area possessed by the hunters, as well as their organizational skills, that it was possible to create appropriate conditions for hunters hunting in the region. The guide, in addition to preparing quarters and fishing grounds, had other tasks. These included providing accommodation and organizing free time for hunters.
Is the stealer’s craft still alive?
Currently, the role of the guide is as popular as it used to be – taking responsibility for the technical side of the hunt is undoubtedly a challenge. However, it is worth returning to the tradition, and thus to the function of a hunting quartermaster. This will allow for better organization of hunting taking place in Warmia and Mazury. It will also be an important step towards supporting the craft traditions of the region and shaping the local hunting and hunting culture.
Mobile hunting quarters – one of the ways to organize hunting
Along with the renewal of traditions regarding the craft of the guide, it is also worth taking a closer look at the conditions related to the current possibilities of hunting grounds and housing and living facilities. The idea of creating energy-saving, modern and mobile hunting quarters in the region may be the first step towards organizing an innovative accommodation base throughout the country. Such quarters will also be able to provide services related to recreation and biological regeneration, becoming a perfectly equipped workplace for the restored to its role of the profession of a guide. Due to its mobile nature, a properly planned base can be set up anywhere. The accommodation is also perfect as an element of thematic tourism.
Supporting the traditions of the region is an important aspect of the local culture – also in the field of hunting. Ensuring appropriate infrastructure in this respect will be an important step towards sustainable hunting management.
