International Order of St. Hubertus

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The International Order of Saint Hubertus is a worldwide organization and knightly order of hunters and wildlife conservationists under Grand Master Istvan von Habsburg-Lothringen that promotes traditional hunting ethics and practices.^[1] The Order was founded in 1695 by Count Franz Anton von Sporck, who brought together noble hunters from Austria, Bohemia, and other countries throughout the Habsburg Empire.^{[citation needed][2]} The Order was named in honor of Saint Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters and fishermen.^[2] The Order's motto is Deum Diligite Animalia Diligentes, "Honoring God by Honoring His Creatures".^[1]