The Most Commonly pursued Chamois in Europe is the Alpine, a medium sized subspecies and a great quarry to hunt.
Pyrenean Chamois Hunting, France
Hunting Season: October 1st – February 28th
Although a small animal, the chamois is one of the most important beasts to chase in Europe. His agility and natural intelligence combined with the high and difficult mountains in which he lives renders him one of the finest quarries of the true hunter. Originally thought to be a forest dweller he has since moved to Alpine environments, generally being spotted in amongst the most in accessable rocks. They can be found of the high ranges of Central and Southern Europe, their range extending Pyrenees to the caucasus and from the southern Carpathians to Albania.
The colour of the Chamois in summer is a greyish dun, with black markings on their face, but in winter their hair grows long and becomes almost black. However many varieties occur, including Albino and Menalistic however these are now rare. Chamois are gregarious and found in small herds.
France is host to Europe’s two most significant Mountain chains, the Alps to her east and the Pyrenees to her South. The Continent’s highest peak Mont Blanc, can also be found here. Apart from Wild Boar, France’s most significant game species is the Chamois. Like neighbouring Germany and Austria the country is embedded with a deep history of pursuing these fine and sporting beasts.
France is host to Europe’s two most significant Mountain chains, the Alps to her east and the Pyrenees to her South. The Continent’s highest peak Mont Blanc, can also be found here. Apart from Wild Boar, France’s most significant game species is the Chamois. Like neighbouring Germany and Austria the country is embedded with a deep history of pursuing these fine and sporting beasts.
The Pyrenean Chamois is endemic to the Pyrenean Mountains, running through France, Spain and Andorra. In France Pyrenean Chamois can be found in good numbers throughout the Pyrenees, from West to East. A medium sized chamois, his coloration on the bib is slightly different to that of other chamois, in that if forms a point rather than a rounded edge, and the coat tends to be a bit lighter. The biggest threat to Pyrenean Chamois is disease and in the past both France and Spain have suffered heavy losses in their Chamois populations due to disease. However the good news is that both populations are on the increase currently. Most Pyrenean Chamois shot are shot in France, so it is a highly desirable location in which to hunt.
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