Mike, once more, you know the German hunting traditions perfectly!
Yes, leather trousers are perfect for hunting. Usually a boy only needs two pairs of Lederhose: a long (3/4) one and a short one.
I wear my leather trousers for more than 40 years, they are made of wild buck, but really perfect are they made of Red Stag, best of European Stag. It#s the best leather for use in summer as well as in winter. And yes! Mine are nearly standing up by themselves!
Loden and leather still are very nice materials for hunters needs. For example standing near the fire is not as dangerous as with the modern fabrics...
Gunwolf
