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BİR SAVAŞ VE SPOR FAALİYETİ OLARAK SÜREK AVLARININ ÖNEMİ

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHASE HUNTS AS A WAR AND SPORTS ACTIVITY Abstract: In the old Turkish society, in certain months of the year, chase hunts were organized under the leadership of the kagan himself, and sometimes under the direction and administration of the beys, which was a kind of military drill. This meant that the Turks were always prepared and trained for war and war maneuvers. We have witnessed that the chase hunts that we have seen in Turkish states until recently were made for some purposes. When we examine these, the most important reason is undoubtedly to keep people ready for war. In this respect, it is somewhat similar to today's war exercises. Another reason for regulation is to supply the winter meat needs of the people. The shot and caught animals are gathered in a certain place, and after the shares of the khan and the beys are divided, they are distributed to those who join the hunt. Thus, the consumption of domestic animals necessary for meat, milk, skin and wool was prevented. Another reason is undoubtedly that we can say that these chase hunts are made as entertainment and sports activities. However, we also witness that no more animals are killed than necessary. Because they also had to reproduce. Next year, people would need these creatures again. Key Words: Army in Turks, Turkish War Tactics, Hunting in Turks, Economic Life in Turks