Recent investigations point to red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) as a very potent sentinel species for monitoring the dissemination of antimicrobial bacteria in wildlife habitats. This study investigated antimicrobial resistance in red foxes from 16 hunting grounds (peri-urban and peri-rural) in western Romania, between 2022 and 2024, in order to evaluate the species as "One Health" sentinels at the wildlife-human-animal interface. During this period, 137 bacterial strains previously identified from 216 samples were phenotypically tested using both the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and the Vitek 2 Compact system. Among the Gram-negative isolates, particularly Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica, notable antimicrobial resistance and multidrug-resistant (MDR) phenotypes were observed, including resistance to third-generation cephalosporins (ceftazidime) and reduced susceptibility to carbapenems. Resistance patterns observed in Proteus spp. largely reflected intrinsic resistance traits. Methicillin-resistant and MDR staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus, S. pseudintermedius and S. sciuri) were detected in both peri-urban and peri-rural hunting grounds, with higher frequencies observed in peri-rural areas. Although MDR prevalence was slightly higher in peri-urban compared to peri-rural sites, no statistically significant association was identified between area of isolation and antimicrobial resistance or MDR status. Antimicrobial susceptibility results obtained by disk diffusion and the Vitek 2 Compact system showed a high level of concordance for antibiotics tested in common. Overall, these findings support the use of red foxes as effective One Health sentinels for monitoring environmental antimicrobial resistance occurrence across wildlife, domestic animals, and human-impacted habitats.

The obtained information significantly supplements the existing materials on the eco-biology of ducks and can be used to adjust hunting parameters in suburban hunting grounds. The data are of practical interest to the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Azerbaijan, as they can be used in the cadastral records of the Absheron Peninsula's forest-park green belt - the green areas of the cities of Baku, Sumgait, and Ganja. The available data on parasite fauna and the incidence of infectious diseases can be used in the work of the Veterinary Department of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

In Hungary, there has always been a great demand for the introduction and hunting of various exotic bird species. However, these attempts failed for most species, as the climate was generally unsuitable for them. Our work has summarised the attempts to naturalise several of these bird species. The Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris L.) has been introduced in many European countries since the Middle Ages. In Hungary, the first attempt was made in the late 1870s, followed by several unsuccessful attempts. One of the most notable of these was the manor of Kétegyháza, where Helmeted Guineafowls were kept from 1885. Although the preoccupation with the species was dying out by the time of the First World War, records from the second half of the 20th century were still being published. There were several reasons for this failure, including interbreeding with domestic Guineafowl, unfavourable climatic conditions and the lack of shrubbery as a hiding place. The Californian Quail (Callipepla californica SHAW, 1798) was introduced to Europe in 1852, while the first birds were imported to Hungary (Nyitraivánka) in 1882. In the 1880s, Zseliz, Kiskartal and an estate near Székesfehérvár were also mentioned, but all these introductions were unsuccessful as the birds did not prefer cold, snowy winters. Moreover, hunting them was not an easy task, as they dispersed after release. The first ideas of introducing the Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido L.) date back to the years before the First World War, and the possibility of introducing the species was raised again in the 1920s. However, the breeding birds never arrived in Hungary, so this species was never introduced into the Hungarian hunting grounds. The Reeves’s Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii Gray, 1829) appeared in the mid-1880s in the Hungarian hunting grounds, first in Szigetmonostor and then in more and more areas of the country. The released birds were successfully hunted in most places and its populations increased. Silver Pheasants (Lophura nycthemera L.) have been used by ornamental bird breeders throughout the country, but their introduction for hunting is not known. However, they have been used for hunting near our borders near Rétfalu (Wiesen), and these birds often strayed to the Hungarian hunting grounds, where they were shot. The Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis G. R. GRAY, 1843) was attempted to be introduced to the High Tatras but failed. The same was the case with the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus L.) in Győr bishopric's manor in Szany. The field identification of the Alpine Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca MEISNER, 1804) and the Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa L.) is not a simple task, making it difficult to judge exactly which species was targeted by the early attempts at colonisation. The former species had a hunting culture in the Croatian karstic region, but these could not be practised by hunters in other parts of the country, as all the colonisation attempts in the High Tatras were unsuccessful. In contrast, the Red-legged Partridge was successfully introduced in several places from the end of the 19th century. The occurrence of the Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta MONTIN, 1776) has not been confirmed in the Carpathians during the study period but attempts to introduce it in the High Tatras have been unsuccessful. The Red-winged Tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens TEMMINCK, 1815) would have added to the list of American exotics. The species was experimented with in several hunting grounds but was never successfully introduced.

The aim of the study was to analyse the results of post-mortem examination in hunted species of deer in Poland in 2019. The results of the official sanitary and veterinary examination of roe deer, fallow deer, and red deer carried out by the Veterinary Inspection were analysed. In 2019, 187 072 roe deer, 7474 fallow deer, and 79 361 red deer were subjected to sanitary and veterinary tests. The assessment took into account such changes as: emaciation, putrefaction, septicaemia and pyemia and other changes. The most frequently observed change in carcasses of various species of deer was putrefaction. In 2019, there was a decrease in the percentage of carcasses of Cervidae declared unfit for consumption compared to 2018. Cases of hunters delivering carcasses with signs of inappropriate handling of hunted game at the hunting ground and during transport are still being recorded.

E. coli represents a particularly important pathogenic agent. The bacterium is commonly found in the intestines of mammals, with a remarkable ability to adapt to diverse environments, and is recognized for its resistance to multiple antibiotics. The study of E. coli strains originating from wild animals is not only ecologically relevant but also highly significant for public health, as it provides essential insights into the circulation of resistant bacteria and the risk of their transmission to other species, including humans. The objective of this study was to isolate and identify E. coli strains from wild foxes originating from hunting grounds in Timiș County, as well as to determine the frequency of their antimicrobial resistance profiles. A total of 50 samples were collected from 25 fox carcasses from the hunting grounds of Buziaș, Moșnița, Oloșag, Boldur, and Sacoșul Mare, leading to the isolation and identification of 31 E. coli strains using the Vitek2 Compact system. These strains were tested for antimicrobial resistance to 15 antibiotics using the Kirby-Bauer method. The highest frequencies of resistance phenotypes were observed against ceftazidime (63–75%), ciprofloxacin (56–60%), and imipenem (44–60%). Multidrug resistance was identified in 8 (57.1%) of the E. coli strains, suggesting a potential capacity for both inter- and intraspecific transmission of resistance factors. This study highlights the antimicrobial resistance of E. coli strains from wild foxes, underlining the importance of continuous monitoring of these populations for public health and for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance dissemination.

Abstract Abundance of large game in Serbia is currently below the habitat’s potential, mostly due to negative anthropogenic factors. For this reason, fenced hunting grounds, commonly established in forests, serve as important habitats for the management of wild ungulates. Fenced hunting grounds are usually run by profit-oriented state forest enterprises, where game management is based on economic carrying capacity, requiring higher population densities. Such practices directly affect forest management, due to more frequent tree damage caused by wild ungulates. In order to provide a sustainable solution which would be acceptable to both foresters and wildlife managers, it is necessary to accurately estimate the impact of game species on forest regeneration. In this study, we propose an innovative research design for the Republic of Serbia, which is based on the use of both traditional and novel methods. Research was conducted in the fenced hunting grounds “Plavna” and “Ristovača”, both managed by the State enterprise “Vojvodinašume” during the period from autumn 2023 to summer 2024. In each hunting ground, two sample plots of the same size (9 x 9 m) were established next to each other, one fenced and one non-fenced, and monitored with trap cameras. In “Plavna”, the sample plots were in a poplar regeneration area, where the main game species are Red Deer (Cervus elaphus L.) and Wild Boar (Sus scrofa L.), while in “Ristovača”, the sample plots were located in an oak stand, where Fallow Deer (Dama dama L.) and Wild Boar are managed. Results indicate a significant difference between the number of seedlings and the extent of damage between fenced and non-fenced sample plots in both locations, as well as the presence of all three wild ungulate species recorded on trap cameras. However, game activities varied from browsing to passing by the sample plots. The obtained findings indicate the advantages of the applied methodology and provide useful information for estimating forest damage on large areas.

Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems – stepping stones for biodiversity in the agricultural landscape // The Institute for Biodiversity Information (IfBI) studied five open-space photovoltaic (PV) systems over a period of three years to assess their impact on local biodiversity. Recordings of bat calls using batcorders showed that photovoltaic systems are ideal hunting grounds. The high occurrence of insects and bats in PV systems suggests that, in addition to being obstacles, they also offer potential for species protection. It can be assumed that ground-mounted PV systems act as stepping stones in the agricultural landscape, as the species studied were found both in the systems and in the surrounding habitats.

Roads are a major driver of habitat fragmentation, creating mosaic-structured landscapes where some species can adapt, and others struggle to survive. In increasingly fragmented landscapes, highly mobile species, including mammalian carnivores, are frequently exposed to roads as they move between habitat patches to access resources such as shelter and prey. However, understanding the factors influencing carnivores' road mortality in human-modified landscapes remains limited, partly due to a lack of data at broad spatial scales. Yet, the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) serves as an ideal model species to examine carnivore-vehicle collision risk across diverse environmental conditions, as it occupies large home ranges in diverse habitats. We conducted the first national-scale assessment of wildcat-vehicle collisions, applying a use-availability framework to 827 recorded collisions across Germany. Our study reveals a complex interplay of factors influencing wildcat road mortality in heavily fragmented and heterogeneous landscapes. The highest collision risk occurred on roads with intermediate to high expected traffic volumes, posted speed, and widths. Collision risk was higher in favourable habitats characterised by minimal built-up areas and low road density. The risk peaked in areas with moderate to dense tree cover and increased with higher habitat diversity, corresponding to areas where both refuge and hunting grounds occur. Using our model, we mapped wildcat-vehicle collision risk across Germany's road network, validating that existing mitigation measures are well placed and highlighting road sections where further intervention is needed to support the persistence of wildcat populations.

Abstract A previously unstudied, almost complete skeleton of a bat from the lower Oligocene site of Céreste (southern France) with long, narrow wings and strong legs is assigned to the family Molossidae. Based on the upper molars the specimen is attributed to the genus Cuvierimops . This genus was previously only known from teeth and fragmentary skeletal material from the upper Eocene and Oligocene of France and early Miocene of Spain. The Cuvierimops specimen shows adaptations to fast and enduring flight as seen in modern Molossidae such as optimised attachment surfaces for the flight muscles and a high wing extension. This suggests that the open environment of the Céreste fossil lake was the preferred hunting ground for Cuvierimops . The undisturbed preservation of the specimen can be explained by the generally hostile conditions for scavengers, including occasionally anoxic conditions, in the Céreste paleolake.

We used the TNG50 cosmological hydrodynamic simulation to study the accreted stellar component and stellar haloes of isolated galaxies spanning a wide range of masses (10 8 < M * / M ⊙ < 10 11 ). We find that stars formed in the main progenitor (i.e. in situ stars) typically dominate the inner regions as far as ∼10 half-light radii from the centre, implying that detecting uncontrovertible evidence for the presence of an accreted stellar halo requires the probing of the far outskirts of a galaxy. Stars from accreted, disrupted satellites (i.e. ex situ stars) dominate beyond that radius (roughly 25% of the virial radius, r 200 ), which we identify as the inner boundary of the outer stellar halo. The fraction of accreted stars decreases monotonically with decreasing galaxy mass, M * , from ∼20% on average in ∼2 × 10 12 M ⊙ haloes ( M * ∼ 10 11 M ⊙ ) to 2–3% in ∼2 × 10 10 M ⊙ haloes ( M * ∼ 10 8 M ⊙ ). The outer halo has a mass comparable to roughly 10% of all accreted stars. Fewer than ∼30% of stars in the outer halo are in situ stars, many of which originate from star-forming satellites during the late stages of disruption, especially in low-mass systems. Accreted stars are systematically metal poorer in less massive systems, which makes the outer haloes of dwarf galaxies a fertile hunting ground for extremely metal-poor stars. The density profile of accreted stars can be well approximated by a Sérsic law, whose index, n , and effective radius, R eff , depend strongly on the total accreted mass. At given galaxy mass, the more massive stellar haloes are systematically more concentrated (smaller R eff ) and have steeper density profiles (larger n ). The accreted component generally has a larger R eff than the main galaxy, although the two can have similar characteristic radii in the most massive systems with the largest accreted fractions. Our results provide a blueprint for interpreting observations of the outskirts of isolated galaxies in terms of their assembly histories.

ABSTRACT This essay examines the myth of metronormative safety through the metaphor of the hunting grounds, exploring how queer bodies navigate violence across rural and urban landscapes. First, the author lays out the theoretical frameworks of queer ruralism and metronormativity to analyze how violence against queer individuals is recorded and understood. Rather than treating the archive as a passive record, this method reanimates queer experiences, transforming them into active, embodied acts of remembrance.Second, the paper articulates the use of performative archival methods that challenge traditional, static approaches to documenting queer histories. Third, tracing these histories across geographic landscapes, this work reveals how violence often perceptually begins in rural spaces and shifts—sometimes intensifying, sometimes transforming—as queer individuals move to metropolitan areas. Finally, this work examines what remains of the queer self in these encounters with violence, considering the lasting effects of being both haunted and hunted. By intertwining these threads, this work challenges dominant narratives of queer identity, offering a more complex understanding of queer time, space, and survival.

The European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is one of the most widespread wild animal species in Europe and plays a significant role in ecosystems and hunting management. In the Moscow region, which is characterized by both agricultural land and forests, the roe deer has become an object of interest for natural resource management specialists. The relevance of this study is due to several factors such as the European roe deer is an important component of the region’s biodiversity, and studying its population size and density allows us to assess the state of ecosystems and identify potential threats related to environmental changes, such as urbanization, land use changes, and climate change. Additionally, the European roe deer has significant economic value, as its resources are used in hunting, which not only contributes to the economic development of the region but also supports traditional forms of leisure activities. Furthermore, assessing the value of the European roe deer’s resources helps determine the economic efficiency of hunting and its impact on local communities. Current management of wild animal populations requires a comprehensive approach that includes monitoring the number and density of species, as well as analyzing their interactions with the ecosystem and humans. The interest in studying the resources of the European roe deer in the Moscow region is due to the following such as the lack of data on the current state of the resources of Capreolus capreolus and the indicators of the ecological and economic assessment of the species’ resource potential in the hunting grounds of the regions; the need to preserve biodiversity in the natural habitats of the domestic fauna; and the desire to maintain the resources of the European roe deer at an optimal level for hunting farms.

Giant stars have been shown to be rich hunting grounds for those aiming to detect giant planets orbiting beyond ∼0.5 AU. Here we present two planetary systems around bright giant stars, found by combining the radial-velocity (RV) measurements from the EXPRESS and PPPS projects, and using a Bayesian framework. HIP18606 is a naked-eye (V=5.8 mags) K0III star, and is found to host a planet with an orbital period of ∼675 days, and to have a minimum mass ( of 0.8 and a circular orbit. HIP111909 is a bright (V=7.4 mags) K1III star, and hosts two giant planets on circular orbits with minimum masses of and and orbital periods of ∼490 d and ∼890 d, for planets b and c, respectively, strikingly close to the 5:3 orbital period ratio. An analysis of the 11 known giant star planetary systems arrive at broadly similar parameters to those published, whilst adding two new worlds orbiting these stars. With these new discoveries, we have found a total of 13 planetary systems (including three multiple systems) within the 37 giant stars that comprise the EXPRESS and PPPS common sample. Periodogram analyses of stellar activity indicators present possible peaks at frequencies close to the proposed Doppler signals in at least two planetary systems, HIP24275 and HIP90988, calling for more long-term activity studies of giant stars. Even disregarding these possible false positives, extrapolation leads to a fraction of 25­-30% of low-luminosity giant stars hosting planets. We find that the mass function exponentially rises towards the lowest planetary masses; however, there exists a ∼93% probability that a second population of giant planets with minimum masses in the range 4--5 is present, worlds that could have formed by the gravitational collapse of fragmenting protoplanetary disks. Finally, our noise modelling reveals a lack of statistical evidence for the presence of correlated noise at these RV precision levels, meaning white noise models are favoured for such datasets. However, different eccentricity priors can lead to significantly different results, advocating for model grid analyses such as those applied here to be regularly performed. By using our Bayesian analysis technique to better sample the posteriors, we are helping to extend the planetary mass parameter space to below 1 M_J, building the first vanguard of a new population of super-Saturns orbiting giant stars.

Sheep introduced to southeastern Australia by settler colonists in the nineteenth century were social and ecological agents. They trampled and denuded Country and prevented murnong/yam daisy from being cultivated in the light soils. Simultaneously, they presented a new food source to the Kulin whose traditional hunting grounds were being fenced and overrun by pastoralists arriving from Van Diemen’s Land and northern New South Wales. The existing literature has not always unravelled the distinct actions and intentions of the sheep, the White settlers and the Kulin. This article argues that although the deleterious effects of sheep on Country were many, ultimately it was the human settlers and the importation of pastoralism and capitalism – not the non-humans – who should shoulder the blame in the historiography. I also point to moments of sheep objection that may be interpreted as resistance to the newcomers’ acts towards them and towards Country.

Abstract Mluwati is a Late Iron Age site in the central Lowveld of South Africa. Historically, this region is known to host several fatal diseases for humans and livestock, including malaria and nagana. Mluwati was excavated in 2002 as part of rescue excavations during the construction of a lodge. The faunal assemblage from Mluwati contains a variety of mammals, notably larger ungulates such as blue wildebeest, impala, and plains zebra. The giant African land snail and tortoise remains are also common. The fauna from Mluwati is similar to that of other Early and Late Iron Age sites from the central Lowveld, where large ungulates were also hunted. The faunal assemblage from Mluwati is relatively large yet lacks any domestic animals. Faunal samples from the Early and Late Iron Ages in the central Lowveld indicate that there are several sites lacking livestock, which is not the result of small sample sizes. When samples do contain livestock, they are represented in lower numbers, and hunted animals dominate. Some of the common animals in all the faunal samples from the central Lowveld include plains zebra, blue wildebeest, impala, tortoise, and the giant African land snail. The area has been an attractive hunting ground for several centuries, where people may have been practicing seasonal sedentism.

Historically, predator control has been a frequent practice conducted in the hunting grounds of Spain. After the approval of Law 42/2007 on Natural Heritage and Biodiversity, and the enforcement of international regulations, predator control methods are required to be selective, non-massive, and conducted by trained specialists when traps are used; however, there is a lack of research on the current status of predator management. Data was gathered from 16 regional wildlife departments and from 373 questionnaires from hunting grounds targeting the conservation of small game species. Seven predatory species were included in the regional game species lists, the most frequently controlled being the red fox (Vulpes vulpes, 90.4%), wild boar (Sus scrofa, 78.3%), and Eurasian magpie (Pica pica, 51.5%), with control intensity differing among regions. In total, 87% of the questionnaire respondents declared controlling at least one predator species, while 49.3% employed gamekeepers to perform the control. In all surveyed regions, shooting was authorized, and it was the most frequent control method in hunting grounds for the aforementioned species (ranging from 76 to 100%), while the use of approved restraint methods was allowed in 11 regions but only used in 7 for foxes (8%) and magpies (25%). The control intensity (animals culled/km2) for foxes was higher when conducted by full-time keepers, while for magpies and wild boars, it was higher when conducted by hunters. The implementation of habitat management (agricultural and forest measures) that helps to reduce predation was higher in hunting grounds not conducting predator control. Based on our results, we propose a national predation management framework focused on controlling rather than removing predators.

Introduction. The legislation on the use and protection of fauna is an integral part of the environmental policy of any state, since it provides a legal framework for preservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of natural resources and environmental protection. The aim of the study is to analyse the historical stages in the formation and evolution of the faunaregulating legislation in Russia, its state-of-the-art, and to identify the leading trends and directions for enhancement of legal regulation in this field.Materials and Methods. The research materials consisted of the scientific and historical sources on the formation of the fauna-regulating laws in Russia, as well as the acting national regulatory framework. The research methods included: historical and legal analysis, comparative legal method, interpretive approach aimed at identifying trends in the development of legislation, problem-chronological approach to systematisation of information.Results. A comprehensive study of the approaches to regulation of fauna protection and use existing in Russia in different historical periods made it possible to trace the way the attitude of society towards this issue changed, the kind of legal mechanisms were used to protect fauna, and the way these mechanisms adapted to the changing conditions. Thus, in the pre-revolutionary period, fauna-regulating legislation was based on the local norms and traditions, there were no systemic legal acts, and nature preservation was often limited to protection of the hunting grounds of nobles, regulation of hunting and support of the local ecosystems without taking into account global environmental consequences. During the Soviet period, a system of legal acts aimed at protecting the environment, regulating hunting, fishery and game reserves’ activity was created in the country. That made it possible to achieve a certain balance between the development of economy and preservation of biodiversity, which, indeed, had greatly affected the formation of modern Russian legislation on the use and protection of fauna. The proposals and recommendations formulated by the authors refer to further improvement of the legal relationships in the field of environmental protection.Discussion and Conclusion. The evolution of fauna-regulating legislation reflects across-the-centuries transformation of the state policy, scientific approaches and attitude of society to the nature. During further optimisation of the national legal framework on environmental protection, it is vital to take into account the positive examples from the past, and adapt them to the modern environmental protection needs and conditions.

Game meat has always been a part of the human diet. It is rich in protein and low in fat, and its consumption is increasing across Europe. The main objective of this paper is to enhance knowledge and understanding of large game meat production and consumption in Serbia. This study uses the official data provided by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia to calculate average hunting ground size, game population density and harvest rate. Game meat production data were obtained from four large game meat processing facilities and used for calculation of game meat yield and consumption rate. Serbia has a relatively small number of hunters, yet hunting grounds are extensive, covering nearly 92.6% of the country’s territory. Among large game species, roe deer constitute the most abundant population in Serbia. This population is characterized by medium size and density, with a relatively low harvest rate compared to other European countries. Wild boars are the most frequently hunted large game species in Serbia. Although their population density is low, it varies significantly across different hunting grounds, and the harvest rate remains high. The red deer population is comparable in size to that of neighboring countries, but has low density and a low harvest rate primarily due to ongoing population increase programs. The fallow deer population is steadily declining. Consumption rate, as well as game meat production Serbia is lower than in most European countries. A Serbian resident consumes as little as 0.120 kg of large game meat annually, accounting for just 0.3% of total meat consumption. These data represent the first quantitative data on game meat consumption in Serbia. Our findings suggest that there is significant potential to promote large game meat and boost its consumption in Serbia, especially considering the lower price of game meat – such as wild boars compared to domestic pork, and venison compared to beef.

The global forestry discourse frequently highlights the issue of ungulate browsing, which can significantly impact tree regeneration and tree species composition by inhibition of growth and elimination of certain, particularly ecologically valuable, tree species. The forestry field often utilizes the percentage of browsed trees within a specific area, ranging from single hunting grounds to broader provincial scales, as a metric of browsing intensity. This measure correlates with ungulate density, which is known to vary across landscapes, rendering spatially averaged browsing percentages less useful for silvicultural decisions even with accurate results. Addressing this gap, we utilized a GLMM with random effects to assess tree specific browsing pressure more appropriately. We incorporated data from two adjacent areas in the northeastern limestone Alps, focussing on the four important tree species in the region (Abies alba, Acer pseudoplatanus, Fagus sylvatica, and Picea abies). We analyzed data collected with distinct methodologies for the two regions, respectively, Austrian Federal Game Impact Monitoring and Austrian Regeneration and Browsing Monitoring of Federal Forests. Overall, the data documented browsing occurrence on 8933 trees over 632 sampling plots totalling 55,000 hectares. By comparing various models, including those with spatial considerations, we found that treating sampling plot location as a latent state variable improved the model fit and allowed prediction of browsing probability on a landscape scale. This study underlines the value of incorporating spatial elements into models for assessing browsing pressure and its spatial variations, thereby facilitating more informed silvicultural decisions.

The Russian Government Order of 03.07.2014 No. 1216-r approved the Strategy for the Development of Hunting until 2030, the main principles of which are ensuring human rights to a favorable environment, managing hunting resources based on monitoring data, maintaining a balance of economic, social and environmental interests of society and the state. Red deer (Cervuselaphus L.) is one of the most popular species for hunting, the meat of which is considered a delicacy, and the antlers are the most in demand. Deer antlers are a valuable trophy for a hunter, and are also used to make jewelry and souvenirs. Antlers are used in traditional medicine, the production of dietary supplements and cosmetology. This leads to two problems such as illegal extraction of the resource, which entails a reduction in numbers, and conversely excessive settlement of the species in territories, which can negatively aff ect the state of various biocenoses. The purpose of the research was an ecological and economic assessment of the state of red deer resources in the Moscow region and in the context of administrative districts in 2022–2024. The analysis of the number and production of red deer in the Moscow region, calculates the population density and biological capacity of hunting grounds for this species, estimates the resource value, and creates a map of the red deer resource in the Moscow region based on the data obtained has been providedI the in article. It is noted that the number of red deer in hunting grounds in the Moscow region from 2022 to 2024 increased by 19.84 %, and production increased by 1.5 times. Calculations showed that the most productive hunting grounds in the region are in the Mozhaisky district.