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poacher
A person who hunts or catches animals illegally, that is, without permission or a license.
Der Förster hat Spuren entdeckt, die auf einen Wilderer im Revier hindeuten.
The forester discovered tracks that point to a poacher in the area.
A 'Wilderer' (poacher) is a person who 'wildert' (poaches). The verb 'wildern' means to hunt wild animals illegally. All of these words have their origin in the adjective 'wild' (wild).
Es ist streng verboten, in diesem Naturschutzgebiet zu wildern.
It is strictly forbidden to poach in this nature reserve.
A poacher is often 'erwischt' (caught), 'gestellt' (caught/confronted), or 'überführt' (convicted/proven guilty). He 'stellt Fallen' (sets traps) or 'jagt geschützte Tiere' (hunts protected animals). The person who pursues him is often the 'Förster' (forester) or 'Jäger' (hunter).
Der Förster konnte den Wilderer auf frischer Tat ertappen.
The forester was able to catch the poacher in the act.
The word 'Wilderer' (poacher) always has a negative and illegal meaning. It does not describe a person who hunts legally, but someone who breaks the law.
Der Wilderer wurde wegen des illegalen Jagens seltener Vögel verurteilt.
The poacher was convicted for illegally hunting rare birds.
hunter / fighter
'der Jäger' and 'der Wilderer' both have to do with hunting animals. The important difference is permission. A 'Jäger' usually hunts legally, for example with a hunting license and in a specific area. A 'Wilderer' hunts or catches animals illegally, that is, without permission. Learners may confuse the words because both people hunt animals. If the action is allowed, 'Jäger' fits. If it is forbidden, 'Wilderer' is more precise.
Die Polizei sucht einen Wilderer, der nachts Tiere im Schutzgebiet gefangen hat.
The police are looking for a poacher who caught animals in the protected area at night.
Der Jäger kontrolliert am frühen Morgen die Spuren im Wald.
The hunter checks the tracks in the forest early in the morning.