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** Title: Catching the Elusive Golden Jackal on Sylt: The Nightly Pursuit
Hey there! Let's chat about what's going down on the quaint island of Sylt, where the hunt for a notorious predator, a golden jackal, has stepped up a notch.
The golden jackal isn't exactly playing hide and seek anymore; it's more like a fox hunt, with hunters strategically positioned all over the island. Thomas Diedrichsen, deputy head of the Sylt hunting association, shared that they've conducted multiple sit-and-wait hunts in Lister Koog and the Ellenbogen, with a team of twelve hunters. New spots have been added at night, because apparently, this jackal isn't a morning person—it stirs around 10:15 PM, even when it's still daylight on Sylt.
A town veterinarian recently claimed to have spotted the elusive critter in Rantum. However, since Friday night, there have been no more reports of sheep or lamb deaths, which is a silver lining, eh?
The Sylt hunting association boasts ten districts and around 120 hunters. Around 20 to 30 of them are currently on the case, on this approximately 99 square kilometer island.
But wait, there's more! Apart from the good, old-fashioned hunting from stands, other methods are being hush-hush'd for fear of disturbing the peace. Diedrichsen remains optimistic about catching the jackal, hoping it won't stretch into the end of July.
The golden jackal's bloodthirsty rampage began on May 19, leading to the issuance of an artenschutzrechtliche exemption permit by the Schleswig-Holstein State Environment Agency on June 5. This permit is valid until July 31 and would mark the first confirmed shooting of a golden jackal in Germany, according to the German Hunting Association (DJV).
Sylt, the hunters, and the golden jackal—it's a thrilling tale unfolding! Stay tuned for more updates on the chase!
P.S. Some say the island's geography is limiting the jackal's ability to migrate, with the Hindenburg Dam being the sole land connection. And the hunt's not just about this jackal; it's also aimed at protecting local sheep, ground-nesting birds, and the island's crucial dykes for coastal protection. Meanwhile, locals form a divided opinion about involving external hunters in the game.
The community of Sylt has implemented a temporary policy to control the golden jackal's threat, considering vocational training might be necessary for the local hunters to adapt to the jackal's unique characteristics. Simultaneously, a group of citizens are advocating for peace and vocational training in sports, such as golf or gardening, as alternative pastimes that promote a harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
