For Mongolian herders, the wolf is a fated threat
Accordingly, wolf hunting is officially permitted from October 15 to February 15 of the following year.
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Mongolian Herders and the Tradition of Wolf Hunting
Mongolian herders hunt wolves to protect their livestock, and in doing so they renew the meaning of tradition and community.
Eight expert hunters begin encircling the wolf
They tracked the wolf's expected route and moved to the mountain summit to attempt the hunt, carrying out an organized cooperative hunt that accounts for the wolf's mobility and cleverness.
A successful hunt brings joy and luck to the community
In Mongolia, catching a wolf is regarded as an auspicious sign that brings luck and prosperity in the new year.
Traces of livestock found on the caught wolf
The hunters stress that they must study the wolf's ecology and habits in depth and keep preparing for the clever wolf's movements and strategies.
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