Mobile camouflage net for attachment to shooting sticks and tripods

Abstract

A camouflage net that can be attached to standard shooting sticks using hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, loops / eyelets, zippers, magnets, and / or webbing buckles / buckles. The net is elastic so that it does not impair the shooting stick's function. It is also silent in use. The net is made of weather-resistant material that dries quickly and is robust. Furthermore, it is camouflaged to match the surrounding environment.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a camouflage net which can be attached to commercially available shooting and stalking sticks as well as to camera tripods, thus significantly increasing the camouflage of the hunter / photographer. Introduction:

[0002] In Germany, a transformation of the cultural landscape has been observable for several years. This began with storm events since the mid-1990s, continued with bark beetle infestations, and culminated in the intensification of agriculture and the resulting increase in maize cultivation. Specifically, this has led to new thicket complexes in forestry, followed by new forest types that are difficult to hunt. In arable farming, wildlife now finds cover and food almost year-round, further exacerbating the existing problem of wildlife damage. All these developments have an impact on native wildlife, particularly on native and non-native animal species.

[0003] While wild animal species belonging to the spectrum of culturally isolated species, such as capercaillie and lapwing, are disadvantaged by the aforementioned developments, many other wild species, such as raccoon, wild boar and roe deer, benefit.

[0004] In order to fulfill their legally mandated responsibility for wildlife management and regulation, many hunters find themselves compelled to employ new hunting methods. Thermal imaging technology, in particular, has gained a foothold in this area and has led to a renaissance of the traditional hunting method of stalking for several years. In this method, the hunter pursues the game on foot and can thus cover significantly larger areas than when hunting from a stand. Problem statement:

[0005] To ensure a safe shot while stalking game from a standing position, hunters have for many years used so-called shooting sticks, which are available on the market in various designs. These sticks serve as a support for the weapon to guarantee an accurate shot.

[0006] The problem is that shooting sticks themselves offer no camouflage; many hunters therefore use camouflage clothing, which, however, has only a limited effect since most wild animals are very sensitive to movement. The hunter is thus only camouflaged as long as he remains still! As soon as he moves, for example to shoulder his weapon, the game often sees the movement and flees. Solution:

[0007] This is precisely where the invention of the camouflage net comes in. Attached to the shooting stick, it creates a kind of screen in front of the hunter, preventing game from seeing through it and obscuring the hunter's movements. Extensive trials in various high-game hunting areas in Germany have shown that the camouflage net increases the success rate of harvesting game by over 47%. This allows the hunter to bag more game in fewer hunting days, thus better meeting the wildlife's need for peace and quiet.

[0008] In areas with high rates of wildlife damage, hunters can also effectively reduce wildlife populations and thus contribute to the required forest conversion.

Claims

[1] A camouflage net which can be attached to standard shooting sticks using hook and loop fasteners and / or snap fasteners and / or loops / eyelets and / or zippers and / or magnets and / or webbing buckles / buckles. The net is elastic so that the function of the shooting stick is not impaired. In addition, it can be used silently. The net is made of weather-resistant material that ensures it dries quickly and is robust. Furthermore, it is camouflaged in colors appropriate to the surroundings.

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