Research on the hunting of brown hare (Lepus europaeus in the county of Evros, Greece

Βrown hare (L. europaeus) hunting procedure was evaluated using information and observations given by hunters. The data were collected with specifically designed questionnairy. The target group was the active hunters of the Evros county, during the hunting period 2003-2004. A total of 149 questionnaires were collected. Hunting is usually taking place by groups of hunters and not individually, and 71,14% go for hunting three times the week. Finally, a large percentage of hunters (38,61 %) believe that the conservation can be achieved mainly by eliminating the natural enemies and 25,32 % believes that conservation can be achieved with warden protection.. The results of this research and the statistical evidence that were found, are considered valuable resources for the conservation of the species and the implementation of sustainable hunting in Greece.