Technology meets tradition:
Use of ICU CLOM for research projects in Tyrol
In the Austrian state of Tyrol, the hunting association Tiroler Jägerverband is undertaking multiple research projects with the help of ICU CLOM technology. The central task of the hunting association is to maintain and promote hunting as a valuable part of society, and with the help of several partners, maintain a responsibility for the preservation of wildlife, forests, and nature in the Tyrol area.
Predator Monitoring
For many years, Wolves, Lynx, and Bears were extinct in Tyrol, however, recently, they have started to make a comeback in the Austrian wildlife, initially starting with the Wolf. With the introduction of these predators back into the ecosystem, Tiroler Jägerverband was keen to understand more about where they are going, and how they live, reproduce, and hunt for themselves in the Alps region.
Two years ago, many ICU CLOM network cameras were installed across different parts of Tyrol to monitor the Wolf. To date, there has only been one wolf captured on camera, however, they hope to capture many more this year. Another area within Tyrol where wild cats are present has captured a short video of the actions of the animal. The association has started planned monitoring in this area with some lid sticks and cameras to get some more footage soon.
In one area there was a possible lynx presence. After this indication, Tiroler Jägerverband installed multiple cameras on the tracks they may use but it was not possible to get a picture, however, they are hoping to capture some footage in the future. In another area of Tyrol, there was a possible golden jackal reproduction, this is deemed a sensation as golden jackals have never been native to the Alps. Tiroler Jägerverband is hoping to capture some footage of the jackals in the springtime as this is when young jackals are going to leave the case for their first adventure.
Tiroler Jägerverband is also monitoring the bear in various areas of Tyrol and is expecting further information in the coming months.
Red Deer Project
Tiroler Jägerverband is trapping red deer with wooden box traps, for that we have a camera at each trap to see if the animals go inside the trap. They also observe how they react after being trapped with the transmitted photos on the ICU App.
Furthermore, they get some first information about the trapped animal: is it a male or a female, is it young or an adult? The trapped red deer will get ear tags and some of them also a GPS collar.
Ibex Project
The ICU CLOM network cameras allow them to control the animals they trap. They can see if it is another species as actually planned and if not, they can simply release it.
About the Tiroler Jägerverband
As the representative body of Tyrolean hunters, it is responsible for developing a high calibre of hunters, professional hunters and gamekeepers who are worthy representatives of hunting and for fulfilling its great responsibility for huntable game. Find more information here
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