Christoph Metzker is the new state hunter of Lower Austria

At the 79th State Hunter Day of the Lower Austrian Hunting Association, Christoph Metzker was elected as the new state hunter with 99 percent of the vote. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner congratulates the choice and emphasizes the importance of a modern, future-oriented advocacy group: “I congratulate Christoph Metzker very much on the choice and wish him good success, strength and foresight. The hunting is an indispensable component of our cultural landscape-it needs strong voices and personalities with responsibility like Christoph Metzker.” At the same time, Mikl-Leitner emphasizes the great importance of the Lower Austrian hunters for the country: “Our hunters are simply indispensable-they have a safe eye for game, an open ear for people and a big heart for our homeland.”

Special thanks to the outgoing state hunter Josef Pröll, who was at the head of the Lower Austrian hunting association for 13 years: “Josef Pröll shaped the Lower Austria hunting association with foresight and handshake quality. With his experience, clarity and understanding of political processes, he has initiated and implemented important reforms.