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CIC
2017/2
Conseil International de la Chasse et de la Conservation du Gibier
Internationaler Rat zur Erhaltung des Wildes und der Jagd
International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
MAGAZINE 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Wildlife Watch
Editorial Focus
In the Spotlight: Upcoming Events Focus on Estonia
Luis de la Peña
Marginalizing the Successful!
Divisions Regional and Country News
Culture Trip 2017 CIC Young Opinion Research International Ladies Hunting New CIC State Member: Tajik CIC Member Admitted New Head of the
Award 2018 – Call for Conference Welcome Georgia! to IUCN Tajik CIC Delegation
Nominations
Wildlife Watch International Relations
Trophy Evaluation Reconnecting: Argentina The TEB: Chinese Delegation Visit IUGB Congress FACE: Young Hunters Meeting
System Updates #9: Our A Groundbreaking Meeting
Network
2 3
International Relations Media EDITORIAL
Happy Birthday News from the European New Mobile Application for
Conservation Force! Landowners’ Organization the Hunting Auction
Announcements
In Memoriam: Toni Vrščaj New Head of the Revised Membership Fees
Slovenian CIC Delegation
George Aman
President of the CIC
65th CIC General Assembly World Nature and Hunting Exhibition, Budapest 2021
Madrid, Spain Interview with Count Károlyi Dear Members and Friends of the CIC,
Why does the CIC emphasize Africa so much?
Publisher: CIC Headquarters We are emphasizing Africa because it is the target for anti-hunting groups to dismantle
H-2092 Budakeszi, P.O. BOX 82, Hungary hunting and the sustainable use of nature.
Phone: +36 23 453 830 • Fax: +36 23 453 832
E-mail: office@cic-wildlife.org • www.cic-wildlife.org Please listen to the audio Editorial to learn more.
Layout and typesetting: Alíz Ertler, a.ertler@cic-wildlife.org
4 5
FOCUS The hammer of the
Chairman of the COP of
CMS banged on the table
Marginalizing
the last time in Manila,
Philippines on Saturday 28
the Successful!
October 2017.
More than 1,000 delegates
from 129 countries had
discussed and negotiated
for 8 days with associated
The UN Convention on Migratory
set-backs and successes.
The sustainable use
Species (CMS) held its Conference
community was
represented next to the Institute (SAAMI), who Ministers, executives of
of Parties (COP) in Manila,
CIC as intergovernmental followed and the debates international conventions
observer organization and lobbied participants and organizations and
Philippines at the end of October.
of the Convention on wildlife poisoning celebrities serving as UN
by international and issues dealing also with Goodwill Ambassadors.
Themes relevant for hunting, such
national NGO colleagues lead in ammunition. The discussion was
from the International The CIC was honored related to the question
as lead in ammunition, the illegal
Association for Falconry to be invited to on how CMS and its work
and Conservation of Birds participate in a high- can be contributing to
killing of birds and a number of
of Prey (IAF), from the US level panel discussion the achievements of the
(Safari Club International, at the beginning of Sustainable Development
species listing proposals were of
Safari Club Foundation, the COP along with Goals (SDGs).
the US Association of Fish
immediate interest to the hunting
and Wildlife Services), from
Europe (by the British
community. The CMS convention
Association for Shooting
and Conservation (BASC),
is growing in importance, yet there
the Swedish Hunters’
Association and the
are issues of its competence to be
European Federation of
Associations for Hunting
clarified. The hunting community
and Conservation (FACE)).
Furthermore, colleagues
is well advised to closely follow
from the Association of
European Manufacturers
developments.
of Sporting Ammunition
(AFEMS) and from the US
based Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers
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On 25 September 2015, Of interest to the hunting community were the subjects
D
countries adopted a set discussed on
of goals to end poverty, a) illegal killing, taking and trade of migratory birds
protect the planet,
and ensure prosperity b) prevention of bird poisoning, latter in relation to
for all as part of a new lead in hunting ammunition.
sustainable development
agenda. Each goal has c) CMS Annex II listing proposals on Lion (Panthera
specific targets to be leo), Leopard (Panther pardus), Giraffe (Giraffa
achieved over the next 15 camelopardalis).
years.
For the goals to be Read the full article
reached, everyone
needs to do their part: on the CIC website
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8 9
DIVISIONS
Culture Trip 2017
The cultural tour organized in Paris by the
Culture Division and the French delegation
turned out to be a great success.
It was attended by 30 participants from
the German, Austrian, Belgian, French contains exceptional exhibits related to
and Swiss delegations! hunting. The participants then visited the
stables of the 18th century in the castle of
The weekend began with a private visit of Chantilly; they are considered to be the
the Hunting Museum (Musée de la Chasse) most beautiful stables in the world.
followed by a delicious dinner hosted on
the museum terrace. To finish with a bang, we enjoyed a visit
of the castle of Chantilly with a comment
In the early afternoon of Saturday, a by General Millet, the administrator
bus took us to Versailles, where, under a hotel of the Relais et Château class of the Domaine de Chantilly. This
a bright sun, we were able to visit the renovated by His Highness Karim Aga castle contains beautiful exhibits,
castle as well as its beautiful gardens Khan, we were served a gourmet dinner. paintings, sculptures, etc. collected by
and admire the splendor of the fountain Mr. Woerth, former Minister for the Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale. It is
display during a musical event at the end Budget and current mayor of Chantilly, considered the second French museum
of the day. honored us with his presence. after the Louvres, in terms of the level of
the quality of the works of art presented.
Then, we were off to Chantilly for further On Sunday morning, we had a very
visits organized by Mrs. Woerth. After nice visit of the museum dedicated to A rustic lunch finished this beautiful day,
settling in at the Auberge du Jeu de Paume, hunting with hounds, in Senlis, which and on this occasion, we were able to
taste the real Chantilly cream. During
the lunch, Mr. Bruce Lamarche and his
daughter Victoria announced that a
cultural weekend would be organized
in Salzburg in early June 2018, in
collaboration with the Culture Division
and the Austrian Delegation.
Bravo for this beautiful initiative!
10 11
International Ladies Hunting
International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
Conseil International de la Chasse et de la Conservation du Gibier
Conference in Becej
Internationaler Rat zur Erhaltung des Wildes und der Jagd
The 5th International Ladies Hunting held which makes the event even more
Introduction: The CIC Conference and Ladies Ball, supported by joyful. A successful group of quail hunts
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The two winners of the CIC YO Research Award 2017 were Qobiljon Shokirov,
is a global non-profit inter- Tajikistan and Damien Thiry, Belgium. the CIC, were held in Becej, Serbia in late was organized, where the ladies hunted,
governmental organization August. The traditional three-day event and the gentlemen assisted and guided
aiming to conserve wildlife
through its sustainable use. was attended by a record number of the group of ladies with dogs. For many
The Young Opinion working lady hunters, total of 89 ladies from eight huntresses, this attractive hunt was their
group of the CIC focuses on countries. first opportunity in life to hunt quail.
creating a global network of
young scientists under the age
of 35, who believe in the values CIC Director General, Tamás Marghescu, At the closing of the Conference, the
which the CIC is advocating. and Provincial Secretary for Agriculture Damski Ball was held in the imaginative
of Vojvodina, Vuk Radojevic, with his ambience of the restaurant.
Objective: The CIC Young
Opinion Research Award is assistant, also participated in the event.
aimed at supporting researchers The Conference was organized by the Read the full article on the
whose projects contribute to the Ladies Hunting Club of Becej, and was led
sustainable use of wildlife for
CIC website
Research Award 2018
by the well-known huntress Mrs. Sanja
the benefit of natural heritage
conservation. Thereby, the goal Momčilović-Bognič.
CIC Young Opinion
of the Young Opinion Research
Award is to promote scientific The participants had the opportunity
research in accordance with
the spirit of CIC’s convictions. to discuss different hunting methods in
Such research may cover different countries, and to share best
any or all of the three main practices in the framework of scientific
pillars of sustainable wildlife
management: economic, socio-
lectures on various topics.
cultural, ecological.
It is now a tradition that within
Participants are required the Conference, in addition to the
to send a summary of their fee, accommodation and more of three approaches –
research project, explaining reasonable pre-approved travel economic, socio-cultural, professional part, outdoor activities are
the aim, methods and expenses. The deadline for ecological (topic examples:
conclusions of the project. application is 7 January 2018. ethics, politics, or history of
The results will be announced hunting; wildlife management Left: Vuk Radojevic, Mrs. Sanja Momčilović-Bognič and
The jury, a committee of by mid-February 2018. measures from habitat Tamás Marghescu
CIC experts, will determine improvements to harvest
the two winners, who will be Requirements: Students of strategies)
rewarded with an invitation to Masters or Doctoral programs
participate at the 65th General under 35 years old are eligible • Maximum length is 3600
Assembly in Madrid, Spain to apply. characters/two pages
(4–5 May 2018) to present • Working language – English
their projects and get in contact The summary should meet the
with key representatives following criteria: Please send your submissions
and experts in the field of • Cover the research topics to yo-cic@cic-wildlife.org with
sustainable hunting. The dealing with sustainable the subject CIC Young Opinion
prize covers the registration hunting based on one or Research Award 2018.
12 13
WILDLIFE WATCH training event at the Headquarters of
the Danish Hunters’ Association, for the
same group of CCMs from Denmark,
Norway, and Sweden, who piloted the A new group of German CCMs, with two
Trophy Evaluation
first CIC TES Training event back in guest attendees from Switzerland and
February of 2015. At that event, the Belgium, holding their CCM certificates at
System Updates #9
participants were trained and tested on the end of the event in Hof, Germany
the evaluation “exotic” species for these
Nordic countries: Chinese water deer,
European bison, Alpine ibex, Hispanic
Our Network
ibex, Mallorcan wild goat, muntjac,
beaver, and chamois.
At the closing of 2017, the Certified CIC Serbia, Italy, Argentina, Germany, and Congratulations to all who have
Measurer (CCMs) and Senior International Spain; and 67 measurers have renewed completed their training this year and
Trophy Judge (STJ) network has been their license. This brings our network to a joined the ranks of our network as an
expanded by 146 new measurers from total of 597 measurers! internationally qualified measurer. Each
Romania, Macedonia, Finland, Estonia, This year, there was also an extension contribution our measurers make to
the Trophy Evaluation Database (TED) István Vadász (HU STJ) explaining the fallow deer
increases the strength of the CIC TES measurements at the Serbian training event
as a tool for scientific research and
population management. With over 5,500
measurements entered to date, the TED
can be seen as a source of population
data which can help to understand the
effects of variable hunting pressure
on the size and composition of the
populations. Reported and reconstructed
population sizes can be compared and
the level of hunting pressure can be re-
evaluated.
Enzo Berzieri (IT STJ) checking the
The TEB strongly encourages all hunters measurement sheets for wild boar during
to have their trophies evaluated by the practical examination in Bologna, Italy
a Certified CIC Measurer in order to
enhance research possibilities and
encourage a more wholesome approach
to the evaluation, regardless of the
trophy’s potential to reach a medal limit.
The Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian CCMs
and STJs, along with Iain Watson (UK STJ)
Two new CCMs doing the roe deer practical after completing their extension training at the Danish Hunters’ Association
examination in Padenghe Sul Garda, Italy
14 15
Reconnecting: Argentina
The CIC TES took a great Tamás Marghescu, and
step forward this year, Head of the Argentinian
as we had the pleasure Delegation, Pablo
of holding our first Roemmers, the training Hands on measurement of the axis deer Fallow deer practical examination is often
training event in the was expertly organized seen as the most difficult one to do
Americas – in Buenos with measurers who
Aires, Argentina with the demonstrated their
excellent organization of dedication to the CIC
the Argentinian Delegation and the evaluation of
of the CIC in collaboration trophies with excellent
with the Asociación teamwork and accurate
Argentina de Caza y measurements during the
Conservacionismo (AACC). practical examination.
This event was crucial
in re-establishing the The CIC TES looks forward
connection between the to having the Argentinian CIC President Aman and Bernardo Feune de CIC Director General, Tamás Marghescu,
CIC and Argentina, which measurers pioneer the Colombi during their practical examination and his team measuring a blackbuck
was even present at the recruitment of a wider in Argentina antelope
founding meeting of our network within South
organization! America!
Wild boar measurement
Argentina has a long-
“Like”
standing tradition of
hunting, with unique
us on
species and landscapes
that cover just under 2.8 Head of the Argentinian Delegation, Pablo Roemmers,
Facebook
million square kilometers discussing the measurement specifics with Tony Dalby-
of land. Their passion for Welsh (UK STJ)
for regular
hunting, and to support
the mission of the CIC,
updates
was clearly demonstrated
at the 2-day event
outside
which was held at the
Headquarters of the
of the CIC
AACC. With a total of 22
participants, including CIC
Magazine!
President, George Aman,
CIC Director General,
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The TEB: supported by the Executive Committee sheet or official details of the
A Groundbreaking
of the CIC, are of general interest and measured parameters whether
importance to note: they be from a catalog sheet or
Meeting
an exhibition record including
1. A trophy may, at the discretion of verification that it was taken under
the measurer, be excluded from free range conditions and was not
evaluation when it is impossible to artificially altered; photos must be
identify any single parameter which taken from all sides and it should
At the end of August 2017, the TEB subject of the trophy drying period was should be evaluated as described in be affixed with an identification
convened for their annual meeting at the discussed. The CIC has used 90-days as the Handbook. number (either existing or added
CIC Headquarters in Budakeszi. At this the standard drying time for trophies upon viewing of the trophy). lain
occasion, there were 12 participants from with a weight component to the score, 2. The re-establishment of CIC Watson (UK) has been appointed to
9 countries. but after much research, discussions, International Record Lists will begin coordinate the validation of historic
and deliberations over many years, the with the following requirements: trophy records among the STJ/CCM
These meetings serve as an important TEB voted to reduce the drying time to network.
basis to discuss issues which arise 30 days, applied to all trophies. This was a. Trophies measured post-2013
throughout the year related to improving truly a monumental decision which will must be measured with a full skull, 3. The self-measurement of trophies by
the quality, reliability, and usability of elevate the importance of the CIC TES be taken free range, measured CIC measurers is not permitted at any
the CIC Handbook for the Evaluation and across the globe. by 3 measurers from 3 different time.
Measurement of Hunting Trophies; to countries, have photos from all
better serve hunters who wish to have Among others, the following decisions, angles, and be affixed with a trophy The TEB set forth a work plan for the next
their trophy evaluated by the CIC; as well approved by the TEB and further identification number (as outlined year that will move the system forward
as to improve the capacity of the CIC in the lntroduction). These are the as a whole, including agreement to
TES to process data which are important same requirements as those for the support the 2021 Exhibition in Hungary
in the study of populations at the local, CIC International Gold Medal, but and development of a CIC measurement
regional, and global levels. the trophy would not have to be a tool kit, made up of the most accurate
CIC International Gold Medal trophy devices to improve the reliability of
The agenda of this year’s meeting, while (i.e. the medal and certificate are CIC measurements among the various
demanding, was met with determination not part of the process). nations in the network.
to move the system forward in its
transparency and reliability as the global b. Trophies measured pre-2013 If you have any questions about the
leader in trophy evaluation. First, the TEB must have documentation of above information, or the CIC TES
thanked Prof. Roman Dziedzic for his who measured it, where it was in general, please contact Caroline
contributions as TEB co-chair for the past measured, when it was measured, Sorensen, CIC Conservation Officer, at
three years. Elections were held for the if it was an individual measurement c.sorensen@cic-wildlife.org.
second co-chair position, next to Dr. Imrich or if it was done at an event; it
Šuba, and Tony Dalby-Welsh, an STJ of also must have a measurement Caroline Sorensen
the UK, was unanimously voted in as the
second co-chair. Representation at the Trophy Evaluation Board which was held at the CIC Headquarters
in Budakeszi in August (Left to right; top row: Enzo Berzieri (IT), Josef Feuereisel (CZ), Iain
Following the elections, the TEB began Watson (UK), Roman Dziedzic (PL), Fritz Heje Hansen (DK); middle row: Cosmin Maris (RO),
its deliberations on many subjects of Nicolo Amosso (IT), Michel Nolens (BE), Larry Taaffe (IRL); bottom row: Charles Fenn (UK),
great importance; most notably the Tony Dalby-Welsh (UK))
18 19In the Spotlight Why is trophy evaluation important in You, as Head of the Spanish Delegation,
Spain? have the big task ahead of you of
planning the General Assembly as it will
The typical hunter is interested in both be in Madrid in 2018. How do you see
How did you become involved with the experience of the hunt itself, as well as the CIC TES being integrated into the GA?
trophy evaluation? the follow up of it through the evaluation
of the trophy. In Spain, I believe Trophy First of all, trophy measurement is
I started with the Spanish Junta Nacional de Evaluation is seen as a more important part something we have an extraordinary
Homologación de Trofeos de Caza (JNHTC) of the hunt than in other countries. There is culture for in Spain, especially with the
around 20 years ago as Luis de la Peña emphasis placed on medal trophies for the JNHTC. We will use the framework of
an official measurer, 2014-STJ-016 hunter but everything is evaluated. this General Assembly to put value to the
then I became a Spain great asset of the CIC, which is its Trophy
member of the Spain is a land of hunters with 2 million Evaluation System. We plan to bring it
Board. My interest hunting licenses issued. Additionally, Spain into the open and outline its importance
grew from there, is a major hunting tourism destination. as a scientific tool for the monitoring and
as trophy There are many unique species, like the evaluation of populations at the local,
evaluation is Spanish ibex, some phenotypes for which regional, national, and international levels.
very useful as can only be hunted in Spain. Hunting
a statisitical tourism is highly developed as it is a very We look forward to seeing you there!
attractive destination.
Upcoming Events
tool that February CIC Training Belgium
enables
scientific May 4–5 TES Event @ GA Madrid
research and
the monitoring of population August 27–28 TEB Meeting TBD
characteristics of different species
over a long time period. The *Events are subject to change without notice
JNHTC has a really big database
which is valuable for setting
standards for university
investigations. They base their Do you know a member of the STJ/CCM network who
measurements on the CIC
formula and expressly state should be in the spotlight? Would you like your event
that the CIC is the organism that
should be regarded as the highest highlighted in our events section? Please send STJ/CCM
body for trophy evalutions.
nominations/event details to c.sorensen@cic-wildlife.org
20 21Focus on Estonia Directors of European Hunting
Organizations held a Seminar in
Estonia
From the 1st of July, 2017, Estonia
is holding the Presidency of David Scallan, Senior manage it, and how they
the Council of the European
Conservation Manager of play an important role in
FACE, gave an update on communicating with the
Union, and on this occasion, the
FACE. In addition, Jarkko media about this topic.
Nurmi from Finland
CIC would like to share some
discussed the hunting Tamás Marghescu,
information systems Director General of the
interesting news about our
that they use; Gábor International Council
Rácz Fodor talked about for Game and Wildlife
Estonian member.
On 20 July 2017, the the Hungarian hunting Conservation (CIC), gave
Directors of European information systems. an overview of the latest
hunting organizations updates and activities
held a meeting in The seminar dealt with the of the international
There was a CIC Trophy Estonia, drawing the serious issue of African organization.
Evaluation System Training largest number of swine fever (ASF), which
event held at the Sagadi representatives ever. is a current problem The Directors agreed
Manor in Estonia in mid Over 20 Directors from that is plaguing Europe. that the seminar was
June 2017. There was an across the European Martins Lidums from the productive and provided
excellent turnout with 22 Union gathered in Sagadi Latvian Hunting Association a good outlook about
participants from Estonia manor´s forest center to gave a closer look about the current situation
and 6 from Finland. hold a hunting seminar. the situation in Latvia; of European hunting
and Karli Ligi from the organizations. “It was
The Seminar was Estonian Ministry of a good opportunity to
opened by Marku Lamp Environment spoke about take a closer look at the
the Deputy Secretary ASF in Estonia. management of wildlife in
General of the Estonian Estonia”, concluded Karli
Ministry of Environment. Tõnis Korts, Executive Ligi from the Estonian
Margo Tannik from the Director of the Estonian Ministry of Environment.
Environmental Board Hunters Society, introduced
of Estonia then did a the organization and gave
On 20 July 2017, the presentation about big a presentation on hunting Read the full
Estonian Hunters Society game management. management in Estonia.
(EHS), a CIC member for 25 Estonian biologist, Jaanus He described more of article on the
years, opened a national Remm, spoke about forest how Estonian hunters
trophy exhibition at the management. fight ASF, how they CIC website
Sagadi Forest Museum.
22 23REGIONAL AND COUNTRY NEWS The CIC is Honoured to
Welcome Georgia among its
State Members!
The CIC is pleased to announce
that by declaration sent to the CIC
President, Georgia has become
the 29th State Member of the CIC,
represented by the Ministry of En-
vironment and Natural Resources
and Protection of Georgia.
The wildlife in Georgia is fairly diverse The birds found in the alpine and The common and bottle-nosed dolphin
considering its size, but the small country forested zones include the Caucasian and the porpoise populate the Black Sea
moves from alpine mountains to the sub- jackdaw, black grouse, pheasant, pigeon, coast, while its fish includes shark, ray
tropical Black Sea coast giving numerous woodcock, curlew, cuckoo, kingfisher beluga, Russian and Atlantic sturgeon,
geological and meteorological variations. and etc. The rivers are homes to trout, Black Sea salmon, khamsa, herring,
barbell, sazan (a type of carp) and dogfish, flounder, and swordfish.
Over one hundred mammals, 330 birds, occasionally pike and river perch.
48 reptiles, 11 amphibians, and 160 fish Georgians have started protecting
species have been recorded in Georgia. The endangered goitered gazelles, wild their rare and indigenous fauna. Game
The country’s fauna combines European, boar, roe and other deer roam the reserves have been opened in Lagodekhi,
Central Asian, and North African lowlands of eastern Georgia. The dwarf Borjomi, Saguramo, Ritsa, and Kintrishi.
elements and includes a large variety shrew (also endangered) lives in Tbilisi
of invertebrates: insects, arachnids, area. The Iorian plateau supports a Georgia also represents an example of
myriapods, crustaceans, and worms. population of partridges and pheasants. a country empowered by conscious and
sustainable conservation practices. The
The alpine and sub-alpine zones are The lowlands of Western Georgia feature CIC is honoured to welcome Georgia
populated with two species of wild ox, extremely diverse fauna. Mammals amongst it’s State Members!
Daghestanian and Caucasian, both of include the hedgehog, mole shrew,
which are indigenous to the Caucasus. horseshoe bat and various other rodents.
24 25CIC Member Admitted to IUCN
Members of the Hunting
& Conservation Alliance
of Tajikistan (H & CAT)
are local NGOs and
family owned local
CIC member and winner of the
businesses, which manage
community-based
CIC Markhor Prize in 2014, the
conservancies, where
traditional hunters have
Hunting & Conservation Alliance
stopped poaching and
now support the recovery
of Tajikistan (H & CAT), has been
of wildlife populations.
admitted to the International
In the region, shooting for
meat has been exchanged
Union for Conservation of Nature
for the protection and
sustainable use of
(IUCN) at the beginning of June
wildlife, and the income,
which comes mainly
2017, and became the first Tajik
from hunting and some
ecotourism, in these areas
member of the world’s biggest
supports the work of
the rangers and projects population to at least created another showpiece
nature conservation organization.
that benefit the local 1900 animals according of how practicing
communities as a whole. to the latest survey. This sustainable use is in their
is nearly a doubling of the own interest and can
Populations of Asiatic population in those areas greatly increase numbers of
ibex, Marco Polo sheep, since 2012. endangered species.”
markhor, and even
snow leopard have H & CAT became a Tajikistan has already
consequently experienced member of the CIC last submitted the request
a remarkable recovery year in the framework of to form a CIC National
within the areas managed the 63rd General Assembly Delegation, and with the
by these community- in Brussels, where the CIC approval of the General
based organizations. President George Aman Assembly, they will
Markhor, for example, said: “We recognize the become the 40th national
were reduced to very great contributions of the delegation of the CIC.
small numbers and local residents in the Pamir The role that sustainable
were at the brink of mountains of Tajikistan in hunting plays in the
extinction in the 1990s. conserving markhor wild Pamir mountains in the
Meanwhile, the family- goats, ibex, argali sheep, conservation of wild
managed conservancies snow leopards, and many animals is essential, and
have increased the other animals. People have with the ratification of the
26 27CITES convention(since 2016, Tajikistan of the highly competitive Management in Central CIC Markhor Award during
is the 182nd Party of CITES), and the and prestigious Kaplan Asia as well as Panthera the Convention of Biological
admission to IUCN, it makes it easier for Graduate Award. and various additional Diversity Conference in
the international community to support Since 2010, he has conservation and 2014.
efforts to eliminate poaching in the been working on the hunting organizations.
country as well as to contribute to the conservation of snow He works as a wildlife Khalil is an active member
shaping and supporting of community- leopards and their biologist in the Mountain in the IUCN – SSC-CSG/
based wildlife management and prey in Tajikistan and Ungulates Project of CATSG/BSG and SULi. He
sustainable use initiatives in Tajikistan. Kyrgyzstan by supporting Tajikistan and supports is also the co-founder
the development of the conservation of of the Hunting and
The CIC German Delegation and Khalil community-based species and populations Conservation Alliance
Karimov, CIC Young Opinion member conservancies. Khalil through sustainable use of Tajikistan (H&CAT)
from Tajikistan, with the financial support Qobiljon Shokirov from Tajikistan presents Karimov has worked with and livelihood initiatives. which is a member of the
of Diana (Blaser Group) and CIC member, his thesis GIZ’s Regional Programme These successes have International Union for the
Blaser, have played a major role in the on Natural Resource been recognized with the Conservation of Nature.
establishment of H&CAT and therefore to the sustainable use of wildlife for the
the CIC is thankful for their support. benefit of natural heritage conservation.
Capstick Award:
This year’s Young Opinion Research
Every year, the CIC Working Group, Award was offered to Qobiljon Shokirov,
And the Winner is ... Khalil Karimov
Young Opinion rewards young who presented a case study from
researchers, whose projects contribute Tajikistan.
The Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award, named after the well-known
American author of African hunting literature, was created by the Dallas Safari Club
in 2004 to honor his legacy. Award criteria includes active involvement in education,
New Head of Delegation
hunting, conservation, humanitarian causes, and research.
in the CIC
The winner of this year’s Capstick Award is Khalil Karimov (27) from Tajikistan, who
is one of the driving forces behind the “Hunting & Conservation Alliance of Tajikistan“
and the remarkable recovery of markhor, ibex, and snow leopards in the communal
Khalil Karimov – Tajikistan
hunting conservancies in the Pamir.
After the 64th General Assembly, the Khalil Karimov is a wildlife biologist at
members of the CIC in Tajikistan, which the Institute of Zoology and Parasitology of
includes the Hunting & Conservation the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of
Alliance of Tajikistan (H&CAT), winner of Tajikistan. He holds a veterinary degree
the CIC Markhor Prize in 2014 and newly from Tajik Agrarian University and he is
appointed member of IUCN, called a completing a Masters at the University
meeting where they decided to establish of Natural Resources and Life Sciences,
the Tajik Delegation and elected their Vienna (BOKU) Institute of Wildlife Biology
Head of Delegation, Mr. Khalil Karimov. and Game Management. He is a recipient
28 29INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The China Wildlife Conservation
Association (CWCA) was
Chinese Delegation Visit founded by enthusiasts who
Strengthens Relationship love wildlife and who work on
wildlife conservation, scientific
research, wildlife breeding,
and domestication in 1983, in
A delegation of key on wildlife conservation Wildlife Conservation
representatives from and sustainable use, Association of P.R. China),
Beijing, as a nonprofit national
the China Wildlife but the Delegation had Luoding Lammel-Rath
Conservation Association a sightseeing tour in (CIC member), Wang Wei,
organization under the framework
(CWCA) visited the Budapest and had the Qi Tianjian (Vice Chairman
International Council opportunity to visit the and General Secretary
of the China Science Association.
for Game and Wildlife Pilis Forestry as well. of the China Wildlife
Conservation (CIC) in Conservation Association
Hungary in September Li Qingwen (Deputy Hunting Committee), and
2017. Chairman and Secretary Wang Hongjie ( Vice-
General of the China President of the China
The schedule was a Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Conservation
busy one with not only Association of the Peoples’ Association) attended this
a signing ceremony and Republic of China), Si Ping delegation visit.
constructive meetings (Director of the China
30 31CWCA as Future
of Understanding at a special signing an international institution, with this
ceremony organized in the Hungarian partnership it has made a step further
Member of the CIC
Parliament. The main objective of the into globalization, a step towards
MoU is to promote the collaboration including more countries from Asia. He
between the two organizations in the added “At the end of the day, we must not
field of wildlife conservation and hunting, forget that we are all here because we are
including a detailed framework of the not only friends and lovers of nature, but
In 2016, CIC President, George Aman, the largest ecological conservation cooperation and the establishment of a friends and lovers of the sustainable use of
and Director General, Tamás Marghescu, organization in China with 31 provincial formal relationship with China. nature in which hunting plays a major role.”
visited Bejing officially in order to and 622 regional branches throughout
establish a connection with the country, the country counting over 200 thousand Deputy Prime Minister of Hungary and Li Quingwen, Secretary General of the
as a potential State Member of the members. the Patron of the CIC, Dr. Zsolt Semjén, CWCA, explained that the mission of
organization. The successful inter- welcomed the delegation and guests the CWCA is to promote the sustainable
institutional meetings resulted in the The official program started on 21 at the Hungarian Parliament, and in his development of China’s wildlife and
China Wildlife Conservation Association September 2017, when the CWCA opening speech underlined that the CIC their major objectives are to carry out
(CWCA), joining the CIC. The CWCA is and the CIC signed a Memorandum professionally stands up for sustainable educational and scientific activities, to
hunting and the unity of hunting, wildlife promote academic communication and
management, and culture. He mentioned cooperation nationally and abroad, and
the World Nature Expo to be held in 2021 to implement relevant international
in Hungary, and extended an invitation wildlife conservation projects.
to Bejing to bring its long lasting
hunting culture, tradition, and wildlife
management to the exhibition. Read the full article on the
President Aman highlighted that CIC website
while the CIC was historically always
On 21 September 2017, China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA ) and the
International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) signed a Memorandum
of Understanding. Before the ceremony Mr. George Aman gave an interview to the Hazai
Vadász team.
32 3333rd Congress of the
appropriate management Division of the International International Council
fallouts for local Council for Game and for Game & Wildlife
International Union
conditions and objectives. Wildlife Conservation (CIC), Conservation (CIC) is
and the Head of Institute offering significant support
for Game Biologists
The IUGB has always of Wildlife Biology and to IUGB and its work.
adopted a constructive Game Management at
(IUGB)
position towards the University of Natural
sustainable hunting, based Resources and Wildlife Read the full
on sound science, facts Sciences in Vienna (BOKU),
and figures. Prof. Dr. Klaus is amongst the founders article on the
Hacklander, the President of the organisation. These
of the Applied Science are the reasons why the CIC website
The International Union
for Game Biologists (IUGB)
is an international non-
profit organisation whose
Happy Birthday FACE!
aims are to promote
the improvement of
knowledge about game
biology and any other skill climate change, and shared. In addition
related to wildlife, and it is their relationships with to the results of each
also a platform that allows wildlife. Practical tools, study or experience, the
networking between its field methods, statistics, Congress is also built on
Members. as well as conceptual their conclusions to try
breakthroughs will be highlighting the most
The aim of the conference
was to create a bridge
among scientists, wildlife
managers and authorities
and those studying the
human dimensions of
wildlife management. FACE – the Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation of the
The IUGB 2017 Congress EU is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and in this occasion a conference
is presenting works “Young Hunters: Securing a future for Europe’s biodiversity” was organised at
at the cutting edge of the European Parliament in Brussels.
science tackling topics
related to agriculture, At this occasion, CIC President, George Aman congratulated the
forestry, hunting, organisation for its work over these four decades, underlined the need of
tourism, urbanization, an even stronger FACE-CIC co-operation, and added: “We need a strong FACE
economic development, in Brussels!”
ecosystem evolutions,
34 35Young Hunters Securing
of new technology as a
powerful opportunity
the Future for Europe’s
to build networks of
young hunters. Jean
Biodiversity
Pierre Ferraro, Danish
entrepreneur and co-
founder of Nyjæger.dk and
Huntappvisor presented
how new technologies
FACE – the Federation of
The conference was can help young hunters to
hosted by MEP Karl- create such networks.
Associations for Hunting and
Heinz Florenz, President
of Intergroup “Biodiversity, David Plaz, from the
Conservation of the EU is
Hunting, Countryside”, “Young Opinion” network
and by MEP Bendt of the International
celebrating its 40th Anniversary,
Bendtsen, Vice-President Council for Game and
of the Intergroup, and Wildlife Conservation (CIC)
and in this occasion a conference
organised in conjoint representative, stressed
with the 40th Anniversary the urgent need for well- David Plaz, CIC Young
“Young Hunters: Securing a
of FACE, Federation of funded communication Opinion Working Group
Associations for Hunting campaigns to ensure
future for Europe’s biodiversity”
and Conservation of the EU. the social sustainability
It gathered together policy hunting in an increasingly
is organised at the European
makers, experts and urbanised world. He
organisations to discuss also encouraged hunting
Parliament in Brussels.
the future of hunting in associations to continue
an increasingly urbanised promote the value of game
world as well as the meat to wider society.
contribution of European
hunters to the goals of the
EU Biodiversity Strategy
to 2020. Read the full
The panelists also focused article on the
on how best to support
the contribution of CIC website
hunting – especially by
young hunters – to nature
conservation and wildlife
management.
The conference
acknowledged the role
36 37Celebrating 20 Years of international meetings For over a decade, Resolution for hunting
Remarkable Conservation Work
around the globe. John Jackson was the trophies, the couple
representative of the received an Honorary
John Jackson III served CIC at the CITES CoPs Membership in the CIC by
as the President of the and at the IUCN World Nicolas Franco.
Happy Birthday
CIC’s Sustainable Use Conservation Congresses.
Commission from its After Mr. Jackson’s
Conservation Force!
inception until it was successful reform of
dissolved and as a Vice two CITES Resolutions Read the full
President of the Big Game exempting RES. Conf.
Commission for even 2.11 governing the trade article on the
longer. Chrissie Jackson of trophies of Appendix
The organization, was the Head of the U.S. I species and Quota CIC website
through its President Delegation of the CIC
John J.Jackson III, and during that same time.
its Secretary, Chrissie Many of the projects
Jackson, has been active of the CIC Sustainable
in the CIC since it was Use Commission were
founded in September funded or co-funded by
1997, though it was just Conservation Force at the
officially admitted as an time.
INGO member of the CIC
this year.
The CIC was one of the The following was the message from CIC President, George Aman, at the
founding supporters of occasion of the 20th Anniversary of Conservation Force:
Conservation Force in its
early years; specifically “The sand grouse was carrying water in his breast feathers to combat a forest fire.
through Baron Bertrand The jackal asked him: Do you think that you can extinguish the fire with the water in
des Clers of the CIC; your feathers? The grouse answered: I know that I won’t be able to do it alone, but I
and past CIC President, am doing my part; then others may come and help.
His Imperial Highness
Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi The moral of this story is obvious. Sometimes we need inspiration and guidance from
of Iran, and IGF funded true leaders in wildlife conservation. The CIC wishes all the best for the 20th birthday
Conservation Force’s of Conservation Force for being one of these inspirational “sand grouse” associations.
monthly publication, the Conservation Force is fighting against the savage wildfire of planet Earth, which is
World Conservation Force biodiversity loss. They have been battling biodiversity loss in the last 20 years with various
Bulletin, until after his projects, which all are based on the sustainable use of wildlife. Their work in conservation
death in 2004. spans across a wide area of subjects from well-known issues such as poaching to the
conservation of lesser known species, such as the barasingha or Eld’s deer.
Conservation Force also
coordinates with the CIC We are proud to have Conservation Force among our members in the CIC!”
at CITES, IUCN, and other
38 39Wildlife Estates Goes East
European Biodiversity
Conference and For over 12 years Wildlife Estates has Currently, Wildlife Estates Label is made
Belleuropa Award
been championing the vital role of up of 19 National Delegations, with a
private landowners and land managers in network of almost 300 labelled estates
at the European Parliament
preserving Europe’s natural biodiversity. covering more than 1.5 million hectares
across Europe. Despite the varying sizes,
This year Wildlife Estates was honoured business models and biogeographic
to hold its first Eastern European annual regions of these territories, they are
plenary session on 19–21 September 2017 all fundamentally united in their goal
Belleuropa was created by in Bucharest, Romania. This high-level to preserve and enhance their natural,
Giuseppe Natta, a leading conference was opened by Romanian cultural and social environment.
environmental figure and Minister for Agriculture, Petre Daea, who For more information about the Wildlife
son of Nobel laureate voiced his support for the goals of the Estates Label or to join our network
Giulio Natta. The idea was Wildlife Estates project and the role of please visit www.wildlife-estates.eu or
spearheaded by Gruppo agricultural producers across Europe in contact us by email: wildlife@elo.org
Ecodeco, a leading Italian managing biodiversity effectively.
firm in the environmental Tree nursery at the foot of the Massif
sector. The ELO presents the The Wildlife Estates Label is awarded Postăvarul, Romania
Belleuropa Award to the to territories that practice the highest
The Belleuropa Award winning candidate as part standard of wildlife management
recognizes the exceptional of the European Biodiversity and maintain close collaboration with
initiatives undertaken by Conference, which takes local authorities, associations and the
private land-managers place in the European wider public, in order to improve rural
and public-private Parliament every year. This year the conference landscapes and enhance biodiversity.
partnerships in the will take place on 5
protecting and conserving The conference gathers December and will be Silviculture Research Station, Ocolul Silvic
local landscapes and land-managers, policy hosted by Dutch MEP Râşnov, Râşnov Valley, Romania
wildlife. makers, NGOs and Annie Schreijer-Pierik.
industry representatives
It promotes sustainable to discuss the For more information
business models based on participation and role or to register for the
responsible agriculture, of land users and land- conference please visit
rural tourism, and the managers, as well as our website.
promotion of low-impact agro-industries, in the
products or activities. protection of biodiversity. Jessica Williams, ELO
40 41MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
Number of Hunting Auction
Donations per Country
New Mobile Application for
the Hunting Auction
When the CIC introduced the Treasure we have developed an application for
Hunt, on the initiative of current CIC smartphones to increase access to the
President George Aman in the early silent portion of the Hunting Auction for
2000s, the goal was to develop a new way our members, particularly for those who
of getting finances. The revenue from the may not be able to attend the General
auction for each of the last 6 years has Assembly any given year. The technical a hunt to be sold at the
ranged from 80.000 € to 220.000 €. Thus, details for accessing the application will auction on your behalf.
the Treasure Hunt currently provides be sent to CIC Members via e-mail when
about 30% of the operating budget of the it is launched. You can download the
CIC. Thus, it is the most important and Hunting Auction donation
largest source of income for the CIC. In order for us to achieve this ambitious forms here if you would
goal, we need your help. We need more like to make a donation.
Our goal is to raise 300,000 € at the next donations to the Hunting Auction. Hunts, holiday offers,
event. In order to accomplish this goal, Currently, 0.5% of the membership is hunting equipment,
artwork, jewelry, etc., are
all accepted donations.
By donating and bidding
on offers (personally at
the General Assembly,
online, or in the near
future via the smartphone
application), you are
sponsoring the auction addition, the funds raised directly contributing to
by donating. If we have enable the CIC to better the financial support of
1% of the membership represent hunting and the CIC.
participating, we would the interests of hunters
have an equivalent of at the international level. Finally, we would like to
about 100 offers for the If you are unable to ask those who have won a
auction. donate a hunt or other lot in the Hunting Auction
item, you may contribute to send us a small report
The CIC’s Treasure with a cash donation. with some memorable
Hunt is important to In this case, the CIC will photos so that we can
partake in for the future commit to use these publish them on our
generations of hunting. In funds towards purchasing Hunting Auction homepage.
42 43ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Head of the
Slovenian CIC Delegation
In Memoriam:
Toni Vrščaj Matjaz Princic was born in 1960 in of the Alpine mountains. Mr. Princic
Ljubljana, Slovenia. became a CIC member in 2011 and
worked closely with the late Toni Vrščaj.
He was a very active child, playing ice
hockey from the age of ten and was a Mr. Princic presently resides in Ljubljana
We regret to inform you that member of the National Championship and has worked as the CEO for a foreign
long-time member and active winning team in the former Yugoslavia. real estate investment company for the
contributor to the CIC, Toni past 12 years.
Vrščaj, has passed away in July. In 1994, he joined the Slovenian Hunting
Association and is currently an active Prior to this, he was one of the Directors
Mr. Vrščaj was not only the Head member of Hunting Association Sorica. of the KD Group, the largest Slovenian
of the Slovenian Delegation but Fund Manager. Apart from hunting, he is
also served as the President of the For the last 20 years, he has been also an experienced scuba diver.
CIC Central and Eastern European hunting in the beautiful surroundings
Coordination Forum. He was also a
Senior International Trophy Judge and
held his individual membership within
the CIC since 1995.
Mr. Vrščaj’s talent and passion
for conserving wildlife and
hunting culture was an
inspiration to members
of the Forum which made
the meetings fruitful and
entertaining.
The CIC extends its
deepest sympathies to the
friends and family of Mr.
Vrščaj, whose absence
is already felt within the
ranks of the CIC.
44 45Dear Members of the CIC, As of 1 January 2018, the CIC membership fees
are as follows:
We would like to remind you about one of the recent changes • Individual members: EUR 350
accepted at the latest General Assembly in Montreux. As • National NGOs representing
you surely know, the CIC is dedicated to wildlife conservation • 1-10,000 individuals/members: EUR 400
projects all over the globe. With a bigger scale of activity • 1,001-25,000 individuals/members: EUR 1,000
comes a higher level of financial responsibility. This is why the • 25,001-50,000 individuals/members: EUR 2,000
64th General Assembly has voted to adjust the membership • more than 50,000 individuals/members: EUR 4,000
fees, for the first time since 2001, also considering the
inflation aspect.
The revised membership fees take effect starting in 2018.
Please be aware that the general payment deadline is the end
of the first trimester of the calendar year (30 April 2018). The
above amount is the regular CIC Membership and does not
include any additional fees raised by the National Delegations,
which varies from country to country.
In case you have any questions about this adjustment, as
always, please feel free to reach out to the CIC Headquarters
Membership Officer (membership@cic-wildlife.org).
46 47Hunting:
Facts or fables?
65th CIC General Assembly
Madrid, Spain
4–5 May 2018
Dear Fellow Members of the CIC,
The Spanish Delegation is honored and very pleased to host the next General Assembly of
the CIC, in Madrid, on the 4th and 5th of May 2018.
role in leadership, and today, with a population of nearly 65 million people (including the
Hunting: Facts or fables? is the theme of this annual meeting where we hope to see a large suburbs), it is the capital of and biggest city in Spain.
number of members of each National Delegation present. Such an ambitious motto, the
truth to be told about hunting has been the inspiration for the Organizing Committee to Madrid is also the third most populated city in Europe, after Berlin and London, and the
work hard on offering a very interactive and valuable program, exciting excursions, and third biggest metropolitan area after Paris and London. Madrid hosts the Royal Family and
enjoyable social events. the Spanish Central Government.
At the time of the conception of this event, we decided to challenge our imagination to give all Spanish is the official language of 21 countries in the world and the most used language
attendees not only the annual occasion of interacting with other members of the CIC, but also after English and Mandarin. Up to 400 million people are native Spanish speakers.
to get a glimpse of the best of the Spanish character and a taste of the culture of Madrid.
Our aim during the General Assembly on May 4th and 5th, 2018, will be that you end this
Spain is top of the list of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO, with 48 protected areas which General Assembly and leave Madrid having tasted the reality of Madrid and the strength of
reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with their sustainable use. Besides, and more Spain.
directly related to hunting as a way of nature conservation, Spain pioneered the protection of
large areas for wildlife management – including hunting – by creating the National Hunting We very happy to receive all of you in Madrid. We hope that you will walk away from the
Reserves in 1966. This successful model was taken as a best practice by many countries which event with a better understanding of hunting, sustained in facts rather than in fables and
followed the same criteria to ensure the existence of wildlife for future generations. furthermore that we will honor the saying that “everything is under the sun” in Spain!
Spain is a hunting paradise. With a rich tradition of bird shooting – the unique “ojeos”, the Do not miss the GA next May! Welcome to Madrid!
famous red-legged partridge drives, the distinctive Spanish Monteria – and exciting high-
mountain hunting of Spanish Ibex and Cantabrian or Pyrenean Chamois, we are proud to
say that Spain, without a doubt, represents one of the best places in the world for diverse
game management and conservation today.
This long tradition of hunting in Spain is also connected with the impressive cultural
heritage, as it is demonstrated in monuments around the country that have been built since
Roman times. Throughout the history of Spain, Madrid has always played an important
48 49World Nature and Hunting
Exhibition, Budapest 2021
You accepted your rather than individual about: the sustainable use
current position in cars will be encouraged, of nature.
January 2017. The World new roads will be built,
Exhibition will take place and train stations will Many different events
Interview with
from 20 August to 23 be refurbished. This, are planned. Is hunting
October 2021. Four years and more, is now in not at the core of the
Count Károlyi
is a long time to go, what preparation and the event?
has happened so far? necessary financing has
been approved by the I would like to make this
The year 2021 is not far government. a different exhibition
away at all considering the than what we are used
work to be done for such Everyone has been to. An exhibition which
a large project. My first talking about a world reaches only hunters is
task was to deal with the hunting exhibition, not enough today. Ninety
question of construction. except for you, the percent of humanity
I looked at the pictures Commissioner of the does not hunt and does
of the 1971 World Hunting event. If we are not not understand what
Exhibition, which was also preparing for a classic this profession is about.
held in Budapest on the hunting event, what will We plan to organize
premises of Hungexpo it be? an exhibition through
which, at the time, was which the non-hunting
constructed for that While we will show public can get a better
event. The question was trophies, rifles, and understanding of the
“Do we build a new place or ammunition – the part of contribution hunters
should we use the existing hunting which gets the make to biodiversity and
infrastructure which has meat to the table - this will the protection of nature
not changed much in not be the major focus. through its sustainable
The Hungarian Government has the past 50 years?” The Animal husbandry is use. To do this, hunting
World Exhibition, being accepted, as most people is not the only thing
announced that it will organize based on the theme of eat meat. What they do that will be showcased.
the sustainable use of not want to see is how Other ways of sustainably
a World Nature and Hunting nature, I proposed the the meat gets into the utilizing nature will be
latter because renovation supermarket. In hunting, covered, such as: forestry,
Exhibition in 2021. Count József is more in line with the game management game management, water
concept of sustainability is the equal to animal management and fishing,
Károlyi has been appointed as than building from husbandry. We will and the use of horses
scratch would be. I also attempt to show what and dogs for work and
Government Commissioner and is reviewed the traffic hunters do before the for pleasure, for example.
situation around the harvest, hopefully in a We will not forget about
responsible for its organization. Our exhibition grounds and way that non-hunters the cultural part of this:
have found room for can understand and thus there will be exhibitions
interview with Count Károlyi follows. improvement – travel by better appreciate what of sculptures and
tram and electric buses game management is painted art; symphonic
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