EUROPEAN BISON (Bison Bonasus L.)
Voden-Iri Hissar is the only place in Bulgaria where the largest terrestrial mammal in Europe can be hunted.
In the early 20th century, due to the extinction and loss of habitats, the bison disappeared from the wildlife in Europe. In Bulgaria it disappeared in the Middle Ages. Following extensive selection and reintroduction of individuals grown indoors, wild bison populations have been restored in Central and Eastern Europe. In the 1960s, a small herd of bison was reintroduced to Voden-Iri Hissar hunting ground, where it is making a remarkable recovery.
Basic Information
Hunting season
The bison is hunted in Bulgaria during the following periods:
| Males | All year round |
| Females and offspring | 01 September – 31 December |
The best hunting time is in the months of October, November and December. During the rest of the time the animals are difficult to find and to be observed.
An exciting experience is the hunting by stalking. However, the shooting of this imposing animal is limited, and only single tags are given per season.
Trophies` qualities:
The trophies are paid according to the CIC evaluation system in points.
Duration of hunting:
Usually, 2-3 days of hunting are needed.
Combination of other species:
It can be combined with wild boar, mouflons and predators hunt.
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