Interview with Alice, Nohô host with a passion for nature and hunting
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On Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11:02
Interview with Alice, Nohô host with a passion for nature and hunting
Today, Team Nohô had the pleasure of talking to one of our hosts (a Nohô host is someone who wants others to discover his or her world), who registered on the app to showcase her passion for nature, and hunting in particular. We asked her the following questions.
Can you introduce yourself?
My name is Alice PION, I’m 38 and I’m a volunteer for the association Chasseresse De France, where I act as representative for the Hauts-de-France region with Martine PION, the president and founder of the movement. I also manage all the association’s communications. This association is a passion for me, which I pursue alongside my job as a medical secretary.
What prompted you to take up hunting, and what makes you so passionate about it?
For me, it’s above all the family atmosphere that moves me. It all started with my father, who had been a passionate hunter for 30 years. Then, in 1992, my mother decided to get her license. She was the only woman to do so at the time, and I thought that was great. From then on, hunting became a real family activity.
My father’s experience, which he passed on to us over the years, combined with my mother’s fresh perspective as a woman, gave me some unforgettable moments.
I quickly developed a passion for hunting that made my father particularly proud. So my upbringing naturally turned towards nature, and when I did something stupid, my punishment was to be denied a hunting trip.
In a family of hunters, it’s essential to instill respect not only for nature and animals, but also for others.
Today, my passion has evolved. At first, I was a bit apprehensive, as I was determined to live up to my parents’ expectations and learn to hunt like them. However, thanks to their support and guidance, I didn’t feel it too much, because they always guided me well.
Now, what I enjoy most is introducing others to the world of hunting. When I’m able to pass on my passion to the point of encouraging them to take their licence, that’s the greatest reward for me, the real achievement.
How do you think hunting contributes to the transmission of local traditions and know-how?
Hunting techniques must be passed down from generation to generation. For me, it’s a real achievement, and it’s one of the reasons why I got involved with associations.
I love taking others along, helping them discover my environment and biodiversity, but also showing them how we hunt, with particular emphasis on traditional hunts. If these traditions exist, it’s not by chance; they have a meaning. Our ancestors used specific techniques, which it is important to preserve today, as they were designed to protect species and nature.
With modern techniques and the prospects for the future, we realize that it’s crucial to train new hunters well, especially the young ones, as they will be tomorrow’s successors. Not only do we need to teach them the right things, but we also need to listen to this new generation, as they represent the future of our passion.
What are the benefits of hunting for wildlife management and environmental conservation?
The benefits of hunting for flora and fauna lie first and foremost in creating a balance, particularly in terms of animal populations. Our aim is simple: to maintain this balance between species, no more, no less. We’re constantly looking for ways to achieve this, and that’s why we call on the services of scientists such as ISNEA (Institut Scientifique Nord-Est Atlantique).
In recent years, hunters in France have made it their mission to quantify the number of migratory birds flying over their territory. Today, thanks to ISNEA and the funds injected by hunters into their associations, we have been able to acquire radars that enable us to accurately track the number of birds flying overhead.
Today, we are the only ones to have this data at our disposal, demonstrating hunters’ commitment to wildlife protection. These studies and initiatives aim to make society understand that hunters are not just killers, but players in science and ecology, passionate about the natural areas they frequent. We are deeply attached to the territories in which we live, and to the species that inhabit them. Even outside hunting season, we continue to carry out counts and set up facilities to provide food and water for animals when natural conditions are insufficient.
We also organize major operations every year, such as Haut de France Propre, which takes place before spring. For three days, all nature users (hunters, fishermen, etc.) are invited to pick up litter in the areas they frequent.
What advice would you give to someone wishing to discover the world of hunting for the first time?
The best advice I can give for discovering hunting is to come with me to the field! What better way to introduce people to hunting than to share a moment together?
A big thank you to Alice who lent herself to the game of this little interview, her shares are available directly on Nohô. She’ll be delighted to help you discover her world.
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from Nohô
On Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11:02
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