JAGD & HUND 2025 Podcast Anders Gejer and Oliver Opitz

JAGD & HUND Podcast | Oliver Opitz and Anders Gejer talk about the unique aspects of bowhunting.

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The Guests of This Episode:

Oliver Opitz is the president of the DBJV (German Bowhunting Association) and manages the global product portfolio for weather protection clothing at a company in New York, Delaware. He obtained his hunting license together with his father when he turned twenty; before that, he often went fishing. Oliver has been an active hunter for thirty-four years and has hunted all across Europe, Asia, and Africa. He has been active in bowhunting for 14 years and manages a big game hunting area in Tyrol. He advocates for legal equality between rifle hunting and bowhunting in Germany.

Anders Gejer is the president of the EBF (European Bowhunting Federation) and works as a bowhunting instructor. He has been passionate about hunting since early childhood. He tried out bow and arrow for the first time at the age of three, but had to wait until his 18th birthday to apply for a license for rifle hunting. Anders has hunted with his bow across Europe, North America, New Zealand, and Africa.

A Brief Overview of the DBJV:

The German Bowhunting Association (DBJV) was founded in 1999 and provides a wealth of information for anyone interested in modern hunting with bow and arrow, which is now accepted and successfully practiced as an ethical form of hunting in 19 European countries. The DBJV is the sole organization in Germany authorized by the National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) to offer training based on the internationally recognized International Bowhunter Education Program (IBEP) and to examine candidates according to the rules of the European Bowhunting Federation (EBF), the NBEF, and the DBJV. For simplicity, the IBEP is often referred to as bowhunter training.

Highlights of This Episode:

The podcast discusses the structure of the DBJV and the training process for becoming a bowhunter. Training is conducted through the EBF, which also plays a key role in developing international training standards for bowhunters. The training includes theoretical tests and practical shooting exams. The guests emphasize the importance of a solid understanding of animal anatomy for effective hunting practices. Oliver and Anders discuss the challenges and joys of bowhunting, including the closeness to animals it allows. The episode concludes with an invitation to listeners to try bowhunting themselves and to remain open to new experiences.

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Podcast Production:

The JAGD & HUND Podcast is a TON.EINS production in cooperation with Crossover Communication.

 

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Germany