--- title: Nature experience in December, Mondsee-Irrsee url: "https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/nachhaltigkeit/naturerlebnis-naturschutzgebiete/artikel/detail/5115/naturerlebnis-dezember.html" description: Snowshoeing, winter hiking and game feeding - when enjoying nature in winter in the MondSeeLand, away from ski areas, you should note a few points so as not to disturb wildlife. image: "https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/f/csm_Dezember---Hirschf%C3%BCtterung-_ac5972905c.jpg" date: 2022-07-19 modified: 2026-03-13 --- # Nature experience in December, Mondsee-Irrsee Nature experience in December ============================= **Feeding of game animals** We are happy to help many animals during the cold winter months, especially when there is a closed snow layer. Either we feed the birds in our aviary, where we provide fat balls and grain to our feathered garden residents or we feed the animals in the forests of our region. © Copyright öffnen © Hirschfütterung ©Fuschlsee Tourismus GmbH Copyright schließen [ ![Wild lebende Hirsche bei der Fütterung im schneebedeckten Wald](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/f/csm_Dezember---Hirschf%C3%BCtterung-_30615267d2.jpg "Hirschfütterung ©Fuschlsee Tourismus GmbH") ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin//user_upload/mondsee/Responsive_Design/Ganzjaehrig/Natur/Red._Artikel-750x422/Dezember---Hirschfütterung-.jpg "Hirschfütterung ©Fuschlsee Tourismus GmbH") Feeding game is a very emotional topic for our hunters, the advantages and disadvantages of which should not be discussed here. The fact is that game feeding, especially of roe deer, also takes place in MondSeeLand. The game can be found at the feeding points, especially in so-called emergency times, when it is very cold and there is a thick layer of snow. &nbs #### ATTENTION: #### Behaviour during winter hiking, snowshoeing and ski touring - Take notice of existing signposted regulations, e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted areas, etc. - Avoid hiking through resting areas or feeding points for wild animals - Avoid noise, but do not go absolutely silently through the forest (so the animals won't get frightened and won't panic) - Only walk on signposted hiking trails, don't go cross country - If possible keep a distance to the dear and watch them from afar - Dogs on a leash! It is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run freely in the forest during the harsh winter time - Don't stay in nature before sunrise and after sunset **If you want to experience winter feeding, you should do this as part of a guided hike with a hunter/forester.** ### Service **Salzkammergut Tourism, Destination Mondsee-Irrsee** Dr. Franz Müller Str. 3 5310 Mondsee Telefon [+43 6132 26909 600](tel:+43613226909600) E-Mail Web [mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en)