Driven big-game hunts in Europe combine wildlife management, old traditions, and industrial amounts of thrill. Here’s what you need to know to make the best of it.
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Category: Europe
“Taking a Hunter Out Is the Easy Part”: A Conversation with an Outfitter
Professional hunters, guides, and outfitters exist even in countries that are not usually associated with hunting tourism. Today we’re talking with David Kennedy, who guides hunters through the hills and dales of Ireland.
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Hunting in Spain: What you need to know
Discover everything you need to know about hunting in Spain—from iconic ibex and traditional monterías to travel tips, gun import rules, and cultural insights.
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Hunting in Hungary: What you need to know
Hungary’s hunting heritage dates back for centuries. The country’s success in producing world-class trophies isn’t accidental – it’s the result of decades of careful breeding programs, habitat management, and sustainable hunting practices.
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Hunting in Fennoscandia: What you need to know
What you need to know about hunting in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Åland Islands
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Hunting in Poland: What you need to know
Whether stalking the roebuck in ate spring, listening to the hair-raising roar of red stags on a September morning, waiting for the flight of geese on a coastal lake, or thrilled by a big driven hunt for wild boar, hunting in Poland is an unforgettable adventure.
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The Legend of St Hubert: From opponent of hunting to symbol of European hunting tradition
St. Hubertus is honored as a patron of hunters, and as founder of sustainable hunting, although the historic Bishop of Liege was an opponent of the chase. The Legend of Hubertus and its influence on European hunting tradition that continues to modern times, all the way to cult TV shows.
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The Macnab Challenge: From Postwar Scotland to Modern Times
Born out of a 1925 novel by John Buchan, the Macnab Challenge evolved from an attempt at rediscovery of zest for life into a test of diverse hunting and fishing skills, in many different environments.
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Deer Stalking in Great Britain: What You Need to Know
With six species of deer, from royal red stag to exotic muntjac, deer stalking in Great Britain offers many exciting opportunities for every budget.
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Kitzrettung: How German Hunters Save Fawns from Mowers
Roe deer does leave their fawns hidden in the grass fields and meadows, and farmers during hay-cutting season, against their will, kill dozens of them. To prevent those deaths, German farmers and hunters use a number of methods, known as “Kitzrettung” (“Save-a-Fawn”).
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12th European Open Taxidermy Championships
If you follow BookYourHunt.com, you know that we love high-quality taxidermy. This is why we cover taxidermy issues in our
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Caucasian Tur and Its Hunting
Can’t decide whether you want to hunt mountain sheep or mountain goat? Hunt the Tur, it’s both! Jokes aside, while biological classification refers the Caucasian Tur to genus Capra, for the Ovis Club a Tur trophy counts towards both Ovis and Capra slams.
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