Hunting

« Hunting in Belovezhskaya Pushcha»

State Nature Protection Institution “National Park “Belovezhskaya Pushcha” is located in the west of the Republic of Belarus in Grodno and Brest regions. Belovezhskaya Pushcha is the oldest reserve area not only in Belarus, but it is one of the oldest protected areas on the territory of Europe. For centuries Belovezhskaya Pushcha has been owned by Lithuanian princes, Polish kings, Russian czars, preserving for itself its primeval forest with unique flora and fauna. Thus Belovezhskaya Pushcha is considered to be one of the first nature reserves in the world. It is a forest, which preserved its initial form; it is a remnant of primeval forests, which covered the European continent in the ancient times. The extension of the National Park from the north to the south is over 70 km, from the west to the east – from 20 to 50 km. At present the territory of the National Park is 150 thousand ha. More than its third part (57 thousand ha) is covered with the reserved area.

In Belovezhskaya Pushcha 59 species of various mammals, including the biggest representative of European fauna – the European bison can be met. It is also inhabited by raptors such as wolves, lynx, fox, forest marten and others. Big ungulates such as wild boar, European red deer, roe deer, elk are hunted species. Different biotechnical procedures are carried out to create favorable conditions for the stable and safe existence of animals.

For ages Belovezhskaya Pushcha was famous for its variety of game. Taking part in hunting was a privilege of kings, czars and rich noblemen. And today it provides wonderful opportunities to organize hunting for wild boar, European red deer, roe deer and other kinds of game. Hunting in Belovezhskaya Pushcha is not only the getting trophies and meat, but meeting the unique nature, which leaves positive and pleasant impressions.

Wild boar has been a desired trophy for hunters all over the world since ancient times. It is a clever and quick-witted animal, ready to fight for its life in a critical situation. Therefore it might be very dangerous. Wild boar is a strong, quick and mobile animal. As a rule, he is hunted for meat, but its teeth are also considered to be a prestigious trophy by the hunters. Depending on the season we can organize the wild boar hunting in the National park, including enclosure hunting, as well as hunting from the hide and from the approach.

European red deer is one of the largest deer species in Europe. Only elks are bigger. The females are considerably smaller than the males. Their antlers are usually darker than the antlers of the other representatives of the deer species. The grown-up animals are gray, brown or reddish, without fair spots at the hips; they have graceful bodies. These animals are very cautious. Red deer are hunted animals; they provide people with several kinds of valued products: meat, leather, antlers and other. Their meat is high-caloric and has high taste quality. The trophy of the deer – its antlers – is a dream of any hunter.

Elk is a typical forest herbivore animal, second in size after the bison in Pushcha. The elk is very timid and cautious, although it seems to look lazy and calm. The modern elk hunting is very interesting and is in great demand among local and foreign hunters. We cannot but mention the particularly precious hunter’s trophy: flattened elk’s antlers, which are a worthy pearl in the collection of each hunter. The elk’s meat has specific pleasant flavor, elk’s lip cooked in a special way is considered to be a delicacy. Elk hunting is an adventure, which you will remember all your life.

European roe deer is a mammal of the order Artiodactyla. It has a slender, graceful body, thin limbs, back limbs are slightly longer than the front limbs, and therefore the crupper is slightly elevated. Hunting trophies – antlers, which only males have, are thin, with a round profile, stems have 3-4 outgrowths and numerous spurs — “pearls”. The meat is used for cooking delicacies. Roe deer hunting is attractive for many hunters from various countries. 

Fallow deer is a middle-sized deer, the inhabitant of the European broad-leaved forests. Attractive appearance, well-developed, big and widely expanded antlers of the males fallow deer attracted people for many years, making it a desired hunting trophy. Fellow deer is not only a great decoration of our forests. It gives soft and delicious meat, high-quality soft leather and unique antlers. This animal has been a prestigious hunting trophy and a symbol of the beauty of the wild nature for many years.

Wonderful nature, great number of water reservoirs, vast forest, kind-hearted people, considerable variety of game will not allow to remain indifferent both a hunter or a tourist who came to the National Park “Belovezhskaya Pushcha”.

High-quality service and kind attitude will help you to enjoy the rest and hunting, to receive unforgettable impressions from the communication with wild nature of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. We will do our best to make your visit comfortable, interesting and unforgettable.