Ilona sees hunting as an opportunity to experience the spirit of nature with all her senses and, to top it all, a way to obtain a precious source of nutrition:
“I only take down animals that I can also use. This is how I perceive sustainable use of natural resources, so animals living in the wild. A powerful immediate effect was important to me when choosing the bullet, as it prevents laborious searches, even after good hits.”
A native of Upper Franconia, Ilona was introduced to hunting at a tender age. Indeed, it soon became part of her everyday routines thanks to her father’s involvement. She has also felt incredibly drawn to the local flora and fauna for as long as she can remember. So it was only the logical consequence of her early childhood impressions and love of nature and game that she completed her hunting license in 2016.
“My intention in sitting the exam was to acquire even more knowledge, to learn how it is used and therefore to become a role model for the rest of society.”
