In order to study the impact of fox predation on hare populations, the Hunters Federation of Champagne-Ardenne developed 2 project phases: – Phase 1: Understanding hare demographics: counting hare (point counts or PPE) and taking samples from hunted animals. – Phase 2: Determine the influence of fox predation on hare populations.
Country: France
Region: Grand-Est
Species: European Hare (Lepus Europaeus)
Species characteristics: Huntable species
Type of actions: Research and data collection
Leading partners: Fédération régionale des chasseurs de Champagne-Ardennes