Is it still allowed to hunt today?

The hunt

Hunting is one of the oldest traditions of humanity. The challenging confrontation with wild animals, which were an important part of the diet for early humans, was a key trigger 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 the 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 as a result of non-hunting human activity, especially in traffic accidents, are called dead animals. These statistics are 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 was also a sought-after source of meat from time immemorial. 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 litre of oil can be extracted from a large marmot weighing around five kilograms.

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

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

Utilization of hunting products

Hunting products have always been used. Meat for food, fur for clothing and bones, teeth and claws as jewelry and lucky charms.
In times of environmental protection and waste, society's interest in recycling is increasing again.

Why is hunting taking place?

Hunting is an instrument for preserving and promoting biodiversity. It is based on the balance between wild populations and the habitat. This can help to promote disadvantaged animal species on the one hand and prevent and limit damage caused by wild animals to vegetation, other animals and people on the other. Hunting also makes a significant contribution to game health .

Hunting ultimately provides valuable natural products for society
made 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 way of keeping animals than in the wild. The wonderful raw materials within the strictly regulated and responsible Swiss hunting system should be used sensibly and provide enjoyment for many years.

It is important to us that the valuable fats, hides and antlers are used in addition to the game meat. A respectful approach to 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 in exceptional cases 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.