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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.
