All About Hunting In Bulgaria With License And Documentation Requirements

Posted by Hunters Networks on March 27th, 2019

Remember the old Asterix and Obelix comics where Obelix used to go boar hunting? How it enthralled him to devour each piece of a wild boar that he so tactfully and easily killed? Well, there is a reason boar hunting in Bulgaria is so popular. Hunters are going gaga over the fact the tusks of the boars in this area are of about 20-27 cm long. Moreover, they weight around 100-250 kg. Bulgaria has a really high population of boar and you could even combine your hunt with mouflon, capercaillie or chamois hunt. Here are some of the other advantages of going for a hunting trip here.

1. The culture in Bulgaria is exquisite. The people are known for their hospitality and they welcome you with open arms. They will make you their first priority and ensure that your stay is comfortable and desirable. You will also have the opportunity to taste their delicious wines and traditional dishes made from local meat products.

2. The lodges in Bulgaria are of very high quality ranging from comfortable to spectacular. Meals and service offered are of high standards and so are the hunting guides. As most of the guides speak little English, the translator will explain to them what you wish to hunt and will brief them daily before and after your hunt or accompany you on your hunt as well.

3. When it comes to hunting in Bulgaria, you will find a plethora of options. Out of those, the most popular one are stalking for mouflon, Himalayan tahr and chamois.

4. If you’re a small game hunting enthusiast, Bulgaria has a lot to offer there, too. You will find hunting opportunities for capercaillie, woodcock, ducks, pheasants, and partridges.

5. Bulgaria offers a total area of more than 600 000 ha, offering the best hunting opportunities.

6. The beautiful nature of Bulgaria is inhabited by 16,000 red deer, 4,500 fallow deer, 75,000 roe deer, 50,000 wild boars, 2,200 mouflons, 1,800 chamois, 2,700 wood grouse, 900 brown bears, hundreds of pheasants, partridges, rock partridges, and passages of migratory birds – quail, geese and woodcocks.

The Law on Hunting and Game Preservation is the fundamental chasing enactment for Bulgaria since September 2000. As indicated by the law, a hunting license is obligatory. The neighborhood State Forestry Agency can issue a permit for one month to outsiders with a short-stay visa if the candidate can give a legitimate chasing permit from their nation of origin.

On landing in Bulgaria for a hunting trip, the accompanying records must be presented at Customs:

• Personal identification documents.
• A permit to carry a hunting weapon, issued in the country of permanent residence.
• A hunting license, issued in the country of permanent residence

Any imported chasing weapon must be declared and two duplicates of the the declaration completed with the manufacturer, the caliber, and the identification number of the weapon. The two duplicates of the statement are given to the Customs officer, who checks the weapon and ensures the legitimacy of the presentation. One of the duplicates of the declaration remains inside the Border Control Point and the hunter must convey the other one with their identification documents.

With this knowledge, I’m sure hunting in Bulgaria will be a much adventurous and safe experience. Have fun!