Red deer and roe deer will certainly be seen during a driven hunt in Croatia, but only wild boar is allowed for shooting. But rest assured, there is no shortage of this black coloured game species in the Balkan country.

African swine fever has not reached Croatia and this is reflected in the high stocks. On a good day with sharp shooters, parades with 20 to 25 boars are still possible for a group of 15 hunters.

Wild boars are found throughout the country. The best places are situated around the capital Zagreb to the east along the border with Hungary and Serbia.

All types of wildlife feel at home in this rugged biotope. Areas covering dozens of hectares of overgrown beech and young oak trees: it is obvious that this is where the wild boar lives.

Hunting area

All together the hunting grounds count several hundred thousand hectares, of which 70,000 ha is exclusively set aside for driven hunts. Golden jackal and foxes can also be shot, but wild boar have the leading role.

Both management and supervision are of the highest level, as is the wildlife. Experience the blood-curdling excitement of the driven hunt in one of the most beautiful European countries.

In order to get as many boars towards the hunters, up to four drives a day are planned. You will see experienced beaters, accompanied by fanatical dogs. After all, they are the ones who make the boars move.

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Hunting season

Driven hunting season in Croatia runs from November to January. These are also the best months for this classic form of hunting.

The advantage of the defoliated trees is twofold: First, you’ll notice the wild boar quicker due to the clear sight. Secondly, the fallen leaves reinforce the sound of approaching game. In short, these are ideal conditions for making a good bag.

Travel details

At the airport, you will be welcomed by a member of the organisation who will take you to the hotel. This hotel is your base for the next few days and is centrally located between the hunting areas.

Travel times vary from twenty minutes to three quarters of an hour to the furthest hunting grounds. Each hunter has his own room with shower and toilet as standard. For us, these are basic facilities that we value highly.

After arrival and the first night’s stay, three hunting days follow in the same pattern. After breakfast, vehicles will take you and your group to the hunting grounds. Once there, you will first receive a morning greeting from the gamekeeper, followed by a few words about safety.

Two drives are planned in the morning. A tasty bowl of hot soup or goulash with bread awaits you at lunchtime – an excellent opportunity to exchange all impressions and stories.

After the open air meal, again one or two drives are scheduled. Then the hunting day comes to an end with tradition and respect for the fallen game.

Another thing that makes this driven hunt interesting is the shooting of big male boars at no extra cost. Bagging a Croatian keiler is an absolute privilege that may well be yours.

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