Hunting in the Zelendvor reserve and the charm of hunting in Croatia.

Hunting in Croatia: So close to Italy that it seems Italy itself, for its landscapes, fauna and flora, Croatia is often reached by hunting enthusiasts during the hunting season. It is precisely in these moments that the search for a well-organized hunting reserve, preferably immersed in greenery, becomes more urgent.

The hunting reserve - Many hunters take Zelendvor into consideration, founded in 1870 and perhaps the oldest in the whole territory. Located in the north-west of the region, it covers a large area of about 8500 hectares and those who reach it normally appreciate individual or group hunting for partridges, quail, pheasants, Virginia colini, but also woodcocks, to hares and wild rabbits.

It seems that Count Marko Bombelles originally took care of importing pheasants of great quality from Moravia, who unwittingly started organized hunting in the area.

On the other hand, the territory, yesterday as today was more than ideal: flat, sandy and gravelly, with numerous farms, groves and uncultivated land that together with the farms create the ideal habitat for many species of sedentary game.

The freedom offered to the hunter, to organize ad hoc hunting days seems really wide: with a certain notice you can set up individual hunting days conducted with your own dogs, or even arrange hunting trips for small and large groups in the company of a local hunting chief.

The hunting lodge - It is the wood that surrounds the beautiful Zelendvor hunting lodge, which, if required, offers a point of reference and rest for hunting guests.

For example, those who wish can arrange their stay since there are 11 independent rooms and a beautiful restaurant, designed for tasting the most delicious national dishes, naturally based on game. It is nature that reigns supreme, together with good food that fascinate all visitors who reach Zelendvor.

Surrounding Area - The nearby attractions make a hunting holiday even more appetizing as guests of the Zelendvor hunting reserve.

Specifically, you can book a day at the shooting range for clay pigeon shooting, where guests of the reserve will be able to experiment with different techniques and disciplines. First of all the trap, the skeet and the hunting course. The hunting course is one of the most popular disciplines: clay pigeon shooting will re-propose the flight of 12 types of game including that of the wild duck, the wild duck, the partridge, the pheasant or the hare escape. A great way to stay fit.

Ethics and regulations - The only form of hunting accepted in the Zelendvor reserve is the moral one, which respects a certain ethics and is on the side of nature.

Hunting traditions and habits must never be forgotten either before, during or after the hunt. For this reason the hunter is required to respect all the safety measures provided, to wear suitable clothing, to use ecological cartridges where possible and not to throw empty ones on the ground, not to leave their waste on the territory and not to damage lawns, woods, orchards and gardens. It is also forbidden not to shoot the small furred game on the bed, shoot the feathered game on the ground or on the branch unless it has been previously injured.

Respect for the wild must also be respected: it is forbidden to shoot if the game is not visible, out of range, or if it is a protected species. When the animal has been shot it is essential that it is recovered and for this reason it is always good to pay attention to the place where the game was killed. Needless to say, the local hunting calendar must be respected and various details must be defined when booking, including arrival and departure times, members who will be part of the hunting group, species that you would like to hunt, use of dogs your own and any other needs.