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Big-Game Hunting in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe – Season 2026/2027
Trophy hunting of red deer, chamois, mouflon, wild boar, wolf and more – in VIP free-range hunting territories with professional guides and full organisation by Prime Holidays Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria, located at the crossroads of South-Eastern Europe, is a land of ancient forests, high mountains and wild, untouched valleys. The capital Sofia lies beneath the majestic slopes of Vitosha, and the country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south and the Black Sea to the east.
Several exclusive VIP free-range hunting territories are known for some of the best trophies in Europe – Eastern European–type red deer, Balkan chamois, mouflon, wild boar, capercaillie, wolf, jackal, fallow deer, European bison and a variety of small game.
Official hunting seasons
Accommodation
The hunting lodges in Bulgaria reflect the diversity of the country – from secluded alpine chalets in pine forests to refined country manors overlooking golden valleys and distant mountain ridges. Every site combines comfort, character and the true warmth of traditional Bulgarian hospitality.
Guests are welcomed with refined regional cuisine made from local products and recipes handed down through the generations, complemented by excellent Bulgarian wines and aromatic mountain herbs.
Duration and programme
Depending on the game species and hunting goals, we recommend an 8-day programme with 7 nights and 6 hunting days as the ideal format. On arrival at Sofia airport you will be personally met by a company representative, who will assist with customs formalities, weapon permits and logistics.
Multi-country combinations: depending on the season and the chosen species, several destinations can be combined in one expedition – Bulgaria – North Macedonia – Serbia – Croatia, Bulgaria – Romania or Bulgaria – Turkey.
Daily rates
Daily rates are in euros, include 20% VAT and are charged for a minimum of 3 days, including the arrival day, transfer days and the day of departure.
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Group of 2+ hunters | 826 € per day per hunter (with a 1:1 guide) |
| Group of 2 hunters | 966 € per day per hunter (with a 1:1 guide) |
| Single hunter (exclusive) | €1,106 per day (1:1 guide) |
| Observer accompanying the hunter | 406 € per day |
| Observer with a personal guide and vehicle for tours | 546 € per day |
The daily rate includes
- Meet-and-greet at the airport at the final destination from which the hunt begins, and departure assistance;
- Transfer from the airport to the hunting area and back;
- A multilingual host/guide from arrival to departure;
- All transfers between hunting areas;
- Accommodation in a double room for single use (3*** hotels in cities, shared hunting lodges and houses in the hunting area);
- Full board throughout the trip, including soft drinks;
- An additional local hunting guide on a 1:1 basis in the different areas;
- All ground transport and hunting outings by 4WD vehicles, tractors, horses, etc.;
- Experienced hunting staff, trackers, skinners, assistants and well-trained dogs;
- All state hunting fees and hunting-area fees;
- All permits for the game you hunt, for the period of the hunt;
- Collection of the trophies and organisation of their shipping;
- 20% VAT included.
- Accommodation and full service for one companion (non-hunter);
- Primary processing of all trophies on site;
- Complete organisation and supervision of the hunt by Prime Holidays Bulgaria and its official partners.
The daily rate does not include
- Trophy fees according to the price list;
- Primary processing of trophies (boiling of skulls and salting of hides on site);
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General state hunting licence and hunting permit | 350 € |
| Temporary import/transit/export of weapons for non-EU citizens | 210 € |
- Travel to and from the arrival/departure airport, as well as domestic flights in Europe during the hunt;
- Rifle rental – 112 € per day (without ammunition);
- Hotel accommodation and organisation before and after the hunt;
- Personal expenses, alcoholic drinks (depending on the programme), telephone;
- Taxidermy, export, disinfection, packing, permits and shipping of the trophies to the client's home;
- Tips at the client's discretion (usually up to 10% of trophy fees);
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Personal guide and representative of Prime Holidays Bulgaria | €2,520 per hunting group |
| Professional filming and editing of a hunting film | €5,600 |
Trophy fees
All prices are in euros, VAT included. You pay only for the quality of the trophy actually taken, according to the table below.
| Game | Bronze | Silver | Gold | High gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red deerantler weight | €7,9008–10 kg | €10,90010–11 kg | €15,90011–11.5 kg | €22,90012–13 kg |
| Mouflonhorn length | €2,90025–28″ | €3,90028–31″ | €4,90031–34″ | €7,90034–37″ |
| Fallow deerantler weight | €1,9002.5–3 kg | €2,9003–3.5 kg | €3,9003.5–4 kg | €4,9004–4.5 kg |
| Balkan and Carpathian chamoisCIC points | €3,990100–105 CIC | €4,990105–110 CIC | €5,990110–113 CIC | – |
| Wild boartusk length | €1,2905–6″ | €1,7906–7″ | €2,2907–8″ | – |
| Roe deertrophy weight | €1,390450–500 g | €1,990500–530 g | €2,990530–550 g | – |
Other species
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Bezoar ibex (hybrid, hunting estate) | €12,900 |
| Kri-kri ibex (hunting estate) | €12,900 |
| Himalayan tahr (hunting estate) | €9,900 |
| Water buffalo (free-range hunting area) | €5,900 |
| European wolf (free-range hunting area) | €3,500 (CITES + 450 €) |
| Golden jackal | 900 € (CITES + 250 €) |
| Black-backed jackal | 900 € |
| Balkan capercaillie | €3,900 |
| Wild turkey | 800 € |
| European badger | 500 € |
- The trophy fee is paid only for game taken (in euros, in cash, by cheque or credit card – before departure);
- Wounded and unrecovered game is considered taken and the trophy fee is due in full;
- The weight of the skull or horns is determined as a "full head" (without the lower jaw), 24 hours after boiling.
Terms
- Because of the complexity and international scale of hunting programmes, full cooperation between the hunter and the professional guide is required;
- For VIP trophy hunts and high-class specimens, an advance payment of 50% of the daily rates and trophy fees is required;
- The hunter chooses the desired species and trophy classes, and Prime Holidays Bulgaria prepares the optimal programme and selects the most suitable countries and territories;
- All required documents – passport copy and number, personal data, make, calibre and serial number of the weapon – must be submitted no later than 3 months before the start of the hunt;
- To reserve the dates and confirm the programme, a 100% deposit of the total value of the daily rates is required by bank transfer; all trophy fees and additional services are settled after the hunt, according to the final results;
- Every wounded and unrecovered animal is considered taken and is payable in full, in accordance with international hunting ethics and regulations.
Video recording of the hunt
For those who want to keep their hunt as more than a memory, a professional video service is available: a field crew films every stalk and every success, and the footage is edited and scored into a personal hunting film. Price: €5,600 (includes filming and professional editing).
All prices are subject to change in the event of changes to the programme, state fees and other government tariffs.
Tell us which trophy you are after
We prepare the programme, choose the territory and meet you at the airport.