Peek-a-Pig!

History killed off the wild boar in England (extinct from the 17th Century). Yet, here in Eastern Europe the boar is still very much in abundance. So much so that here in Poland, they have hunting seasons. Scattered around the Polish landscape, you can find these attractive lookout towers or hides, in which the hunters take their positions ready to take aim.

There are specific rules about hunting. Only professional hunters with licences can hunt. The hunting season naturally excludes the breeding season.

Boars are quite fearsome creatures and you certainly don't want to mess with them! Though, they are probably more scared of you than the other way around. A few years back, I was walking in the forest, when a wild boar literally ran right past me. Only last year, I was cycling through the forest, when I could hear loud grunting noises very close by!

The pictures show a typical hunting tower in a forest close to Toruń. The picture at the bottom, shows the muddy havoc created by wild boars. This is a very popular area for them, hence you can just spot the hunting tower close by in the distance!