Croatia: Balkan Stalking

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Overview

More famous for their troubled past, the Balkans offer some of Europe’s finest stalking with quarry extending beyond roe and boar to include chamois, mouflon and ibex. Be warned: Balkan stalking is the killer combination of stunning scenery and spectacular sport just a short hop from major European capitals that will have you coming back for more.
Enthusiasm for sport abounds across Croatia, no matter the season, and stalking is available year-round. With variable weather that rivals Scotland for variability and San Francisco for fog, completing a stalk can be a real challenge.

The mountains above the Dalmatian coast are home to a huge population of Balkan chamois, and the area has produced world records in recent years. So taking on the weather is worth it!

Changing-weather
Foggy-Chamois
Occasionally the fog lifts and you’re right in the midst of a chamois herd. Nevermind being too close to take a shot – 5 seconds of collective wit gathering (chamois and man) results in an abrupt departure before you can mount a gun.

As the Croats say, dobra kob! Roughly translated, this is the stalking equivalent of the angler’s tight lines.

 
Mouflon-sage
Lest you have the wrong impression of the sporting qualities of mouflon as quarry, one is more likely to see their behinds as they disappear into the distance than an oblivious grazing opportunity. And that is despite Croatia being home to the world’s largest free-roaming mouflon population. Fortunately, the coast, peninsulas and islands at the foot of the Dinaric Alps also produce some of the world’s biggest trophies as an incentive to chase sheep.     Book Now

Fact File

SEASONS

 

Chamois

1st October 30th January

Airport of arrival

Split

 

Mouflon

All year round, the recommended period of the hunt would be after 15th October till end of December

Airport of arrival

Split

 

Alpine Ibex

1st August 31st December recommended period for the hunt would be August

 Airport of arrival

Ljubljana

 

Boar

All year round, recommended period of the hunt would be December and January

Airport of arrival

Zagreb

 

Roe

1st May 30th September recommended time during the rut which is 15th July till 1st September.

Airport of arrival

Zagreb

KIT & CLOTHING

Rifle of suitable calibre for the species being hunted, bring your own or rent on arrival.

From Lightweight summer shooting clothes for daytime, sun hats and sun block cream, to full thermal gear for winter shooting.

The temp can exceed 38C during the summer and can drop to -15c in the winter.

GROUP SIZE

1-2 guns

VISAS & LICENCES

If travelling from within the EU no visa required. From outside the EU visas issued at the airport, where a fee may be charged.

Hunting licences arranged by Outside Days.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

None

INSURANCE

We ask all our clients to ensure they hold third party liability insurance.

For foreign trips we recommend that individuals take out holiday insurance.

TIPS

Tips to the guide are recommended

CURRENCY

Now in the EU but have retained  the Croatian Kuna.

Most places will accept Euros.

TIME ZONE

GMT +1

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