Can you hunt bear in Romania?

In 2016, Romania banned the trophy hunting of large carnivores, such as bears and wolves. But under successive governments, exceptions have been granted for the sake of controlling the population.

How much does a brown bear hunt cost?

The grizzly hunts take place in limited and difficult to access areas of Alaska and Canada. No wonder they command premium prices. A grizzly hunt with a reputable and well-equipped outfitter will start at about $12,000 and run all the way to $20,000.

Is it legal to hunt in Romania?

Currently, all foreign hunters are welcomed to Romania and can hunt all species under out of country tariffs and regulations. Problems like poaching, ethics, and habitat shrinking are subjects of heated debates.

Are there brown bears in Romania?

Romania has the largest population of bears in the European Union. At the last count, in 2016, there were more than 6,000 brown bears roaming the forests of the Carpathian mountains.

Can you hunt bear in Europe?

Hunting available in: Sweden and Norway (only for the locals) and in several Eastern European Countries.

Are there wolves in Romania?

The chain’s biggest and most impressive expanse of untrammeled wilderness lies in Romania, and there, despite conflicts with farmers and shepherds, lives Europe’s largest gray wolf population. Sharing habitat with brown bears, lynx and wild boars, wolves number at least 2,500 in Romania and perhaps as many as 4,000.

How much does a Kodiak brown bear hunt cost?

$19,000 to $36,000
Guided Kodiak bear hunt prices range from $19,000 to $36,000, depending on the area and hunting style. Hunters should speak with our Hunt Advisors to narrow down the type of hunt desired. All Kodiak applications must be submitted by December 15th. For more information, see page 2 of the Drawing Permit Hunt Supplement.

What can you hunt in Romania?

Romania offers a good selection of European trophy hunts including red stag, chamois, roe buck, wild boar, fallow buck and hopefully brown bear. As bird hunting we can hunt quail, dove, wild pheasant, wild ducks, geese, woodcock and capercaillie.

How big are Romanian brown bears?

Brown bears can grow to a huge size, males up to 350kg, females to 200kg. The biggest brown bear was caught in Romania and weighed 480kg. Although the pelage of this species is usually dark brown, it can vary from cream to almost black depending on the location of the species.

Are grizzly bears in Romania?

Romania is a wild place with mostly undeveloped forest, and estimates suggest that grizzly bears in Romania number around 5,000 to 6,000 — that’s more than any other country in Europe.

Can you eat brown bear meat?

Some game meat has received a bad reputation for palatability. For example, many hunters shun bear meat. However, most hunters who do eat black and brown/grizzly bear say the meat is usually good or very good, unless the animal has been feeding on fish.

What is happening to the brown bear in Romania?

Illegal logging in Romania has reduced and fragmented the brown bear’s habitat, and has meant that the bear encroaches onto human territory to look for food. The bears can cause damage in the Romanian countryside, but hunting is not the answer.

What to hunt in Romania?

You can combo with wild boar and roe deer in the spring and red stag, wild boar, fallow buck and chamos in the fall. The brown bear hunting in Romania is done over the bait in the spring and over the bait or driven in the fall. Shooting distance will range from 40 to 60 meters for bait hunts and from 5 to 80 meters for driven hunts.

Is trophy hunting legal in Romania?

Trophy hunting is illegal in Romania, however this Action Plan tries to exploita clause in the EU Habitats Directive, which permits the state to sanction killing of animals that cause serious damage if there is ‘no satisfactory alternative’. But the government has not considered other alternatives.

How much is a bear hunt worth?

A bear trophy hunt is sold for up to 15,000 euros, money which goes to public and private game managers. 600 dead bears are therefore worth €9 million.