The book includes the theoretical foundations of hunting as a scientific discipline, as well as practical issues of hunting and hunting in Russia. The authors consider the history of hunting and hunting, the state hunting fund and resources of hunting animals, the biological foundations of hunting, the influence of anthropogenic factors on the hunting fauna and the practical significance of hunting animals. The book discusses the state and problems of organizing hunting, hunting, the methodology for accounting for the number of hunting animals, the basics of biotechnology, fauna protection, and also provides a detailed description of the technical means of hunting and hunting products. The textbook is intended for students of colleges and technical schools studying in the specialty "Hunting and animal husbandry," hunters, as well as environmental specialists