1. Final Destination
Sofia, with a ground transfer of 3 hours to the hunting area.
2. Hunting Area
Our Bulgarian outfitters bring us the opportunity to hunt in one of the finest territories of the county. Located in the south of Bulgaria, in the western part of Rodope’s Mountain Range lies our 42,000 hectares hunting ground. Due to its location, the territory is predominantly mountainous, however the altitude varies from 1,250 – 6,500 feet. This allows every hunter to enjoy this amazing hunting place no matter what the hunter’s age or physical condition is like.
Throughout the 42,000 hectares of privilege landscape, hunters will be able to find an abundant number and outstanding trophy quality of chamois, red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, mouflon sheep, wild boar and brown bear. With regards to small game hunting, this territory is well known for its capercaillie and woodcock hunts.
3. Accommodation
During the hunt, guests will stay in a beautiful hunting lodge located right in the middle of the hunting ground. Furnished in a traditional European hunting style, it yet offers all the amenities to ensure the comfort and cosiness typical from a first-class European hunting lodge..
4. Hunting Season
Each species has its own hunting season:
Chamois: From April 10th until May 10th and from December 1st until January 15th
Red deer: From September 1st until January 31st
Fallow deer: From September 1st until January 31st
Roe buck: From May 1st until October 30th
Mouflon sheep: All year round
Wild boar: All year round
Capercaillie: From April 15th until May 15th
5. General Comment
Situated in eastern Europe and belonging to the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria is divided by the Balkan Mountains from north to south occupying 110,000 sqkm and an average altitude of 1,200 feet. It borders with Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south and the Black Sea to the east, being a hunting paradise for any hunter.
Our hunting territory is predominantly mountainous, although these are not very difficult mountains and any hunter in a slightly good physical condition will have a wonderful experience hunting the kind of the European goats, the chamois. This particular area is well known for the red deer hunts, which are conducted in a mid-mountainous terrain of extreme beauty where hunters will have the opportunity to stalk the deer up to a very close distance while roaring during the rutting season. Hunters can expect individuals on the range of a 10 kg trophy. Finally, when referring to big game hunting, this territory also offers amazing opportunities to hunt other species such as fallow deer, roe dee, mouflon sheep and wild boar.
Wild boars can either be hunted by stalking them or in driven hunts, very appropriate for groups between 5 and 10 hunters. Wild boar drives are considered by many European hunters one of the most exciting and traditional ways of hunting and the chances of getting an old “keiller” in this unique 42,000 hectares concession, is definitely the most heart pounding experience for any wild boar hunter.
With regards to small game hunting and just to mention a few, Bulgaria offers a great opportunity for capercaillie and woodcock hunting. Capercaillie hunts take place between April 15th and May 15th, coinciding with their mating season. Chased during the early and late hours of the day, capercaillie is a challenging bird that will test any hunter’s capabilities.
6. Included
Airport assistance and rifle clearance upon arrival and departure
Transfer from/to airport
Translator
Full board accommodation at the hunting lodge for 5 nights
Meals and drinks
3 hunting days in 1x1
Hunting guide and 4x4 vehicle
Hunting licence
Trophy field preparation
7. Not Included
Flights
Trophy fees
Spirits and beverages
Hotels before and after the hunt
Trophy skinning
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.