1. Final Destination
Vienna
2. Hunting Areas
As a largely mountainous country, much of the big game hunting in Austria is done at the foothills and lower ranges of the beautiful Alps. The specific hunting area will exclusively depend on the species to be hunted. Through our outfitter and partner, our clients will access some of the finest hunting territories of the country, alternating the unique landscapes of the Austrian Alps for species such as the Alpine ibex and chamois with some of the most fascinating hunting estates for other species such as mouflon sheep, red deer, etc.
3. Accommodation
As a first class hunting outfitter, all our hunts conducted in Austria include a wide variety of lodging opportunities that goes from comfortable mountain hotels at the foothills of the Alps, for the chamois and ibex hunts, up to the most luxurious and amazing castles throughout the different Austrian provinces.
During the stay, hunters will have the opportunity to taste some of the best cuisine from top chefs as well as a wide variety of wines.
4. Hunting Season
Each species has its own hunting season:
Alpine Ibex: From August until December
Chamois: From July until December
Fallow deer: From September until January 15th
Mouflon sheep: From June until December
Red stag: From August until December
Roe buck: From June until October 15th
Capercaillie and black cock: May
5. General Comment
With more than 130,000 officially registered hunters, Austria is probably the European country with the highest density of hunters among its population. This fact, together with the long hunting tradition throughout the country, proves a strong acceptance of hunting between the population; hence meaning that hunters are very much welcomed.
Our outfitter has more than 25 years of hunting experience in Austria, offering first class hunting services for international hunters and providing us the opportunity to hunt in some of the finest territories throughout the country with a special focus in free range hunts for chamois, roe buck, red stag, mouflon sheep, alpine ibex, capercaillie and black cock.
But if there is something Austria stands out from the rest European countries with regards to hunting, it is the respect and the manners shown by hunters and hunting guides towards the game species, the countryside and everything around hunting. For them, the most important thing is the reverence for the harvested game, showing their maximum respect with the “last bite” and setting the animals neatly for a picture.
No matter if it is a chamois hunt in the snowy mountains of the Alps or a red stag in the deepest forest, hunting in Austria proves to be one of the best hunting experiences in Europe. Just to hear your guide telling you “Waidmannsheil” after a successful hunt is worth the trip.
6. Included
Airport assistance and rifle clearance upon arrival and departure
Accommodation during the hunt at hunting lodge/hotels or guest house
Breakfast and dinner menu at the lodge/hotel or guest house
All necessary hunting licences and permits
Professional hunting guide
All transport during the hunt
Trophy field preparation
Soft drinks during the hunt
Gun rental
7. Not Included
Flights
Transfer from to airport
Hotels before and after the hunt
Spirits at the lodge
Taxidermy and trophy shipping
Gratuities
Personal expenses
8. Note
Any animals wounded/hit, where blood is drawn and found or lost, will be deemed as taken. The full trophy fee will apply.