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On July 4, in H\u00e4\u00e4demeeste, took place the 11th North-Livonian festival, which was this time dedicated to hunting, being called \u201cHunting-special.\u201d The event was awaited, and was visited by 2000 people.<\/p>\n
The event introduced hunting in general and helped to make hunting traditions more known and appreciated.
\nThe annual festival, held on the banks of the Livonian bay began already the evening before with a gourmet-dinner at Mart Ruuli\u2019s farm, who is a hunter and entrepreneur. The tasty dinner was spiced with talk about hunting.
\nBoth hunting societies of H\u00e4\u00e4demeeste parish were represented at the festival \u2013 Oraj\u00f5e and Massiaru. In addition to them, NGO Women Hunters Estonia was also represented. The hunting societies and Women hunters Estonia presented in collaboration with Estonian Hunters\u2019 Society and P\u00e4rnumaa Hunters\u2019 society taxidermy specimens, hunting tools and catches. Next to the regal, prized trophies (elk, wolf, lynx) a specimen of a jackal that was shot in a local village got people\u2019s attention. Some saw the animal that close by for the first time. Also exhibited were prized fangs, different skulls and, for example, a skin of a seal. The organizers of the exhibition were excited, asking the onlookers which animals the skulls belonged to. The fact that many knew the right answers gives proof that there is interest in animals and hunting. <\/p>\n
One of the most educational parts of the festival was the presentation by T\u00f5nis Korts, the executive director of Estonian Hunters\u2019 society, on the topic \u201cHow to become a hunter.\u201d The presentation was full of subject matter and generated interest in hunting. The lecture was listened with great interest and most likely there were listeners among the crowd who will one day become a hunter.<\/p>\n
At the demonstration of hunting dogs, owners of different breeds showed the skills of their four-legged friends. The agility show by agility club \u201cMy Friend\u201d was most definitely one of the most fun and memorable moments that was intently watched by the young and old both. A favourite of many was a border-collie who, with insane speed, passed through all the obstacles. Armament, technology and gear of a soldier was shown and introduced by the Defence League\u2019s P\u00e4rnumaa malev\u2019s Kikerpera unit.<\/p>\n
Local photographers, M\u00e4rt Kose and J\u00fcri Looring had set up a hunting-themed photostudio in the civic centre, where everyone who wished to, got to pose with trophies and a hunting gun in front of a special backdrop.
\nThose who were interested, got to see a movie \u201cSeal Hunting in Finland.\u201d
\nOld hunting photos from 1952 by P\u00e4rnumaa Hunters\u2019 Society created nostalgia and were enjoyable to look at. In the pictured you could see fun lynx-hunters, hunters with ties and much more.
\nThe highlight of the day was a whole boar speared and masterfully grilled by Oraj\u00f5e hunters\u2019 association and which was delicious and eaten entirely. <\/p>\n
What was not missing from the hunting themed day was entertainment \u2013 that was taken care by local singers and dancers and also from neighbouring parishes and Latvia. The day was ended by a dance party that lasted until early morning. <\/p>\n
The festival was organized by a team led by Anneli Lehtla who is the manager of H\u00e4\u00e4demeeste Hobby centre. Hunting advice was given by hunters from Oraj\u00f5e hunting association.
\nSpecial thanks goes to its chairman Uno Lehtla.
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