– Oh, those were really big horns, says Tilde Betten (5), as the hunters come trailing a buck they have just killed. One day a year, hunters organize a deer hunt with the local kindergartens in the village. – We believe that this is natural for children and young people to receive training in, to know where food comes from. They learn unity, coordination in the forest and that the hunters are actually kind, decent people, says Johnny Henden, leader of the Halsa hunting and fishing association. Johnny Henden, leader of the Halsa hunting and fishing association. Photo: Marius André Jenssen Stenberg / news Trefte blink During the active hunt, she and the cubs sat behind a tree while the hunters scouted for deer a little further away. With the help of a hunting radio, Løvik could keep the tension up and update the children. With one you hear a sharp sound that is difficult to mistake. – There were two shots and it was heard from there, says Tilde. The kids are spread out in different groups and sit quietly while the hunt itself goes on. Wenche Romfo Løvik (th) talks about what is said on hunting radio. Photo: Marius André Jenssen Stenberg / news A stone’s throw away, one of the hunters has hit a flash, one shot to kill the deer and one more to be completely safe. – It was a catch, we were actually so lucky, you can’t plan it completely. It means a little extra when we have the kids with us and that they can actually come and touch a deer, says hunter and open air fair manager Kristian Kallmyr Lerheim in NJFF Møre og Romsdal. Two deer were killed during the hunt. Photo: Marius André Jenssen Stenberg / news – It is exciting and educational for the young people to be involved. They get to see how nature works. There are ethics in this life and death thing, says kindergarten teacher Wenche Romfo Løvik. After the deer has been felled, the children can learn and ask questions about the animal and the hunt. They are also involved in fattening and slaughtering. The children were actively involved, asked questions and were curious. During the womb, the young were able to feel their stomachs and intestines. Photo: Marius André Jenssen Stenberg / news All joined The scheme has been in place for six years. It is voluntary, but this year all the parents have chosen to send their children along. – Is there usually a lot of discussion around this? – From what I know, there have been no discussions at all. The parents think it’s perfectly fine, and it has something to do with the preparations we make, says Romfo Løvik. They have many weeks ahead of time with preparations, conversations and showing pictures and films. Løvik believes they use all seven subject areas in the nursery when the children join the hunt. – They also learn about why we hunt, because what happens when there are too many animals Tilde? – Then they ate up the whole forest, she replies. Kristian Kallmyr Lerheim was sitting in a hunting tower when he shot a deer. For the record, there were no children either in front of him or near him. Photo: Marius André Jenssen Stenberg / news
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In Halsa i Heim, the kindergartens join the deer hunt – news Møre og Romsdal – Local news, TV and radio
