1. Final Destination
Split or Zagreb, depending of the area in which the hunt will be taking place.
2. Hunting Area
Every hunting area where our clients hunt has been directly managed by our outfitter during the last 20 years.
To the north of Croatia, close to the Hungarian border and in the banks of the Danube and Drave Rivers lie the famous regions of Eslavonia and Baranja, where concessions range between 15,000 and 30,000 hectares of infinite oak tree forests. This area stands out for being one of the best territories for wild boar, roe deer and red deer as well as being a prime area for wild boar driven hunts.
In the central part of the country, close to the mountain regions of Lika and Gorski Kotor, we have access to one of the finest lands for European brown bear, wild boars and chamois where we obtain outstanding results every season.
Finally, on the southeastern part of the country and just next to the Adriatic Sea, we access two of the most exclusive areas for chamois and mouflon sheep hunting, the well known Biokovo’s Reserve and the Peljeslac Peninsusla, near Split and Dubrovnik respectively.
3. Accommodation
During the hunt, guests will stay in beautiful traditional 3 to 4-star hotels very close to the hunting ground.
4. Hunting Season
Each species has its own hunting season:
Chamois: From September 11th until January 31st
Red deer: From mid-August to mid-January
Mouflon sheep: Year round
Wild boar: Year round
European Brown bear: From October until December 15 and from March 2nd until April 30th
5. General Comment
Croatia is well known for its longlasting hunting traditions, as well as being one of the top tourism destinations in Europe. These factors, together with its wide wildlife spectrum, makes Croatia a wonderful alternative for those hunters willing to do a comfortable and nice hunt.
Amongst the many hunting possibilities that Croatia offers, at Camino Real Hunting Consultants we believe that the most interesting ones are the chamois, mouflon sheep, European brown bear, and the wild boar driven hunts.
With over 11,000 hectares and close to the sea, Biokovo offers one of the most comfortable chamois hunts in the world, if not the most. With a maximum altitude of 1,700 meters, this area has nice paths which enable hunters to access the mountain in a quite easy way. On top of that, the chamois population is very healthy, and one can start seeing game from the very beginning. The average trophies range between 95 – 100 CIC points. Furthermore, this area concentrates an important population of mouflon sheep, allowing hunters for a beautiful combination hunt. If the hunter would rather hunt mouflon sheep in another area, we can always send him to Dubrovnik, within the Peljeslac region, where we hunt in the most exclusive concession, taking some outstanding mouflons every year.
With regards to brown bear hunting, Croatia probably has one of the strongest and most solid bear population in Europe. Bears are quite concentrated in the areas of Primorsko-Goranska and Lika-Senjs, known for its remoteness and food abundance, essential for bears. The hunts are normally conducted from comfortable high seat or cabin where bears are baited using carrion and sweets. Although nothing is guaranteed, the success rate is practically 100% with bears scoring over 350 CIC points. Hunters have the opportunity of stalking the bears instead, however the success rate is significantly lower.
Finally, wild boar driven hunts are immensely popular as well, offering a wide range of different possibilities. In areas such as Novska, Baranja and Bukovac, wild boar numbers have amazingly increased during the last decade. Organized in teams of no less than 10 guns, days are arranged in 3 different drives. Lunch takes place in the beautiful countryside and after the day, all wild boars are put together on the “tableau” as a way of respect and paying tribute.
6. Included
Hunting days specified in the corresponding Hunting program
Half board accommodation in a 3 to 4-star hotel
Ground transfer during the hunt;
Hunting licence
Hunting guide and 4x4 vehicle during the hunt
7. Not Included
Flights
Transfer from/to airport
Trophy fees
Translator
Spirits and beverages
Hotels before and after the hunt
Tips
Taxidermy and trophy shipping
Personal costs