Across Generations

A generational shift sometimes also means a reversal of roles, as Frederic Norheimer has come to experience.

Back then, I was the little boy who was allowed to accompany my parents on hunts. I watched with enthusiasm, listened, learned, and tried to pick up a thing or two from the best. Today, many years later, the roles have shifted somewhat. The boy from back then has himself become a hunting leaseholder. And the people who once introduced me to hunting have become the ones for whom I now have the privilege of creating special experiences.

A tradition that lives on
This story is a very special one for me. My mother suffered from a condition that can significantly limit the mobility and function of the hand. As a result, she underwent surgery just one week before the hunt. So it quickly became clear to me: If she wanted to go hunting, it would have to be with a rifle that I knew would suit her. So I gave her my own Blaser K95 to take along.

A gun that I myself have long appreciated. Lightweight, easy to handle, ergonomically designed, and featuring a cocking lever that’s easy to operate even with limited hand function. I knew that these very qualities would make all the difference for my mother. After all, a hunting rifle must do more than just impress technically. Above all, it must be a good fit for the person who handles it.

The unwavering determination to stay true to one’s passion
And then came that one autumn evening. A suitable stag had been confirmed. The conditions were right. But for work reasons, I unfortunately couldn’t accompany my mother myself that evening. When she said to me, “I’ll give it a try today even without you and go with your girlfriend,” that alone was already a very special moment for me.

Together, they set off for the hunting blind. With mutual support, anticipation, and the hope of an unforgettable hunting moment. And sometimes it’s precisely these evenings when hunting writes its most beautiful stories. The stag emerged. A moment when everything had to come together: experience, concentration, and trust in one’s own equipment. My mother took the time to ensure a safe shot and was able to take down the stag cleanly with my Blaser K95.