1.
Final Destination
Bucharest, having to travel between 1 and 4 hours to the hunting area, which will exclusively depend on the type of species that hunters will be aiming for.
2. Hunting Areas
Due to the wide spectrum of hunting possibilities that Romania offers, the hunting areas to which we have access to through our outfitter are spread all over the country. Our main hunting areas are the following:
Chamois: Between 3 and 4 hours away from Bucharest lies one of the finest chamois areas of Romania in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains. This area located between Ramnicu Valcea and Fagaras produce monster Carpathian chamois every year.
Red deer: At the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, between Reghin and Bistrita we have access to a very exclusive area where red stags are numerous with high chances of obtaining trophies over 200 CIC points. For those who want, there is the possibility of flying to Cluj-Napoca which is 1 hour away from the hunting territory.
Roe deer: Main hunting area takes place in the area of Arges which is about 1”30’ hours away from Bucharest. This is a flat territory which alternates crop and forest areas. The landscape is beautiful, and the concentration of roe deer is high with some outstanding trophies. If we are looking more into a hunting and tourism trip, we suggest the areas of Roman Neamt in Moldova to the northwest of Bucharest and Transylvania. These two areas, however, do not produce the same quality as the trophies we get in Arges.
Wild boar driven hunts: Depending on the type of driven hunts, we can choose between the areas of Otopeni with a 2 hour transfer from Bucharest, Moldova and Oradea, close to the Hungarian border. These are all excellent areas which produce wild boars that can easily range between 350-450 lbs.
3. Accommodation
Hunters will stay in beautiful hunting lodges, or comfortable hotels close to the hunting areas.
4. Hunting Season
Each hunting species has its own season:
Chamois: From September 1st until December 15th
Red deer: From September 1st until December 15th
Roe deer: From May 1st until October 15th
Wild boar driven hunts: From August 1st until February 20th.
5. General Comment
As Weatherby Award Valentin de Madariaga once said, “if I ever go missing, make sure you look for me in Romania”. With his words, Valentin wanted to emphasize what a paradise Romania was from a hunter’s perspective. Although many things have changed since Valentin last visited the country, the truth is that Romania continues to be a hunting oasis for many of us.
It goes without saying that Romania has probably the highest concentration of animals in Europe including chamois, red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boar, wolf, linx and bears.
Most hunts in Romania are spot and stalk. Chamois hunts take place in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains at a maximum altitude of 8,200 feet, just where the tree line ends, hence, being a mid-mountain hunt. In the lower parts of the mountain, coniferous, oak and beech tree forests are treasure trove of monster chamois. The Carpathian chamois (rupicapra r. carpatica) is the largest of all species and as it happens in all parts of Europe, the best time of the year to pursue an old male is during the rutting season in November. Our advice is the hunt to take place no later than November 20th. Although access to the mountain is not technically difficult, it could be compromised due to the heavy snow from then onwards.
Red deer season runs from September to mid-December, however, the greatest time of the year to hunt a monster stag is coinciding with the rutting season, when they are in their maximum splendour. During the last years and because of the rise in temperatures, it has become difficult to determine the exact moment when the old stags will start roaring, although the general rule is anything between September 22nd and October 10th. Usually, our outfitter has a prescouting team in the field who informs when the peace of the forest is broken by the echoes of the roar. This hunt takes place in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, where every year we get a couple of outstanding trophies between 24-26 lbs. Contrary to what many might believe, this is an extremely challenging hunt where one’s patience and stalking capabilities will be tested. The wilderness of the territory, the stags over 550 lbs as well as the echoing of their roars in the middle of the forest makes of this hunt one of the most beautiful adventures in Romania.
With regards to the roe deer, Romania has everything what this tricky animal needs, making it one of the most popular destinations amongst the European hunters. Our exclusive hunting area, in Arges, the average trophies are around 400 grams. It is a superb area with an extraordinary concentration of animals where, under normal circumstances, a group of 2-3 hunters should expect to take between 15-20 bucks without much difficulty in 3 hunting days.
Finally, wild boar driven hunts in Romania are also very popular amongst international hunters. Having the chance of taking a 450 lbs wild boar running full speed through a beautiful beech forest is a good reason for a significant number of hunters traveling to Romania every year. Normally, a day would be arranged in 3-5 different drives of approximately 1”30’ hours depending of the terrain, with a break in between to have lunch in the countryside. Hunters are transferred from one drive to another in 4x4 vehicle or by horse carts, giving the hunt an even more traditional style. Being 100% open areas, hunters should reasonably expect to harvest between 10%-15% male boars, always including a few outstanding tuskers. Driven hunts can be arranged for teams of 5 guns, however, we strongly suggest never to be less than 8-10 in order to cover the areas more efficiently.
6. Included
Airport assistance and rifle clearance upon arrival and departure
Transfer from/to airport
Full board accommodation
Ground transport during the hunt
Translator
Hunting licence
Veterinary certificate for all trophies
Field trophy preparation
Hunting guide
7. Not Included
Flights
Trophy fees
Additional hunting days
Hotels and meals before and after the hunt
Spirits and beverages
Tips
Personal costs