This was my first hunting experience in Germany, and while the differences between this and my adopted country were apparent, the bond formed between those who share the pursuit of wild game proved to be the same across both cultures. Just qualifying for a hunting license requires almost a year of mandated courses, followed by a rigorous four-hour exam covering everything from forest ecology and plant recognition to carcass care and firearms law. Once you have a hunting license, there’s the small problem of obtaining a firearm with which to hunt. The day after our arrival and while still suffering the effects of jetlag, we headed to a local range to qualify for a temporary hunting license. There are certain aspects of hunting in Germany that we as Americans could learn from.