Zwierzynie

Zwierzynie is a grammatical form in Polish: the dative singular and the locative singular of the feminine noun zwierzyna. The base word zwierzyna designates wildlife or game—the wild animals that inhabit natural habitats or are hunted for meat or sport. A closely related term is dziczyzna, which refers to game meat rather than the living animals.

In usage, zwierzyna appears mainly in hunting, wildlife management, and ecological contexts. Phrases such as polowanie na zwierzynę (hunting wildlife), ochrona zwierzyny (protection of wildlife), and gospodarka zwierzyną (wildlife management) are common. In everyday language, zwierzyna can also denote wild animals in a broad sense, outside urban areas.

Ecology and regulation: In Poland, the management of zwierzyna is governed by laws on game and wildlife protection. Authorities set hunting seasons, bag limits, and licenses to balance ecological sustainability with hunting and land use. Population monitoring helps prevent overharvest and maintains biodiversity.

Cultural note: The concept of zwierzyna has historical significance in Polish literature and tradition, where hunting was a common activity among nobility and rural communities, shaping terms and practices around wildlife.

Related terms include dziczyzna and general concepts of wildlife management and hunting.