Hunting Trophy Exhibition – Wildlife Districts Trophy Show of Giudicarie

An exhibition that tells the story of the Trentino mountains

The Hunting Trophy Exhibition is the annual showcase of trophies from ungulates harvested during the previous hunting season within the Chiese, Giudicarie, Ledro, and Rendena wildlife districts. The event is held in Tione di Trento, the main town of the Giudicarie, at the Sesena Bocciodromo, in an easily accessible location between Tione and Preore, set within a green area equipped with a sports field, a cycle path, and a park.

Over a thousand trophies on display

The heart of the event is the exhibition of over a thousand trophies of roe deer, red deer, chamois, and mouflon, coming from approximately 40 hunting reserves and representing hundreds of associated hunters. The exhibition stems from the work of the Councils of the Hunting Reserve Rectors of the district's wildlife areas and serves as a moment for public verification of culling plans and alpine wildlife management, as well as a showcase of the valleys' hunting tradition.

More than just hunting: land management

The event goes beyond displaying trophies, becoming an opportunity for experts, hunters, and the public to discuss central themes for the mountains: wildlife and biodiversity management, trail maintenance and meadow cleaning, land protection, and the transmission of environmental values to new generations. Hunters are presented as custodians of the land, figures who contribute to the care of the Trentino mountain environment.

• Where: Sesena Bocciodromo, between Tione and Preore (Municipality of Tione di Trento)
• Trophies: over 1,000, including roe deer, red deer, chamois, and mouflon
• Districts: Chiese, Giudicarie, Ledro, and Rendena
• Extras: exhibition stands, bar and catering service, social gatherings

A community event

Alongside the exhibition, there are stands, a bar, and a catering service: during the social gatherings, several hundred meals are served, testifying to the strong roots of the exhibition in the Giudicarie community. The family-friendly atmosphere and the equipped area make the event suitable for families as well. The initiative is sponsored by the Municipalities of Tione di Trento and Tre Ville and is traditionally accompanied by the presence of authorities from the Autonomous Province of Trento.

The Giudicarie and hunting tradition

In the context of Trentino-Alto Adige, ungulate hunting is historically linked to the management of the alpine territory and the relationship between mountain communities and the environment. The Tione Exhibition, in the Province of Trento, is one of the events that best tells this story, combining tradition, sociality, and a current reflection on the coexistence of hunting activities, wildlife protection, and the ecological challenges of the present.