Hare hunting is conducted in a circular drive or by stalking, in which shooters and beaters take turns forming a single line and advance together, ensuring constant alignment. This type of hunt is based on the fact that a startled hare usually tries to escape sideways or backward. The shooting direction during this type of stalking is both forward and backward.
Success largely depends on the calm and disciplined behavior of shooters at their positions.
The hunt concludes with a gathering, during which all participants assemble in an orderly manner, properly attired, and with their firearms. The hunt leader announces the number of hares harvested that day and evaluates the entire hunt in terms of efficiency and conduct.
A correctly executed gathering, the conclusion of the hunt, paying respects to the harvested game, and adhering to all hunting traditions are matters of hunting ethics and a reflection of our respect for nature.