Roe deer hunting in Hungary is world-famous. The challenge is not to shoot a smaller roe buck too early. Just be patient, and you will find a big one. It is more like hunting rabbits more than hunting deer. So much fun! Hunting is mostly done in the plains and farms which consist of farmland with high grass, sunflowers, corn, and orchards. There are lots of ditches and field edges.
You’ll be staying in historic lodges and hunt some Europe’s best hunting estates.
The guides here know their stuff, and while the language might be a barrier for some, there’s always someone to bridge that gap. The terrain is a mix of sandy flats and gentle hills, with a forest cover that feels almost like a secret world waiting to be explored.
FAQ’s
Roe deer hunting runs from April 15 to September’s end, but the sweet spot is April 15 through May or during the rut. The Roe deer rut in Hungary begins in the middle of July and it lasts for two or three weeks. It is an unforgettable experience when bucks are called in by your guides. The roe buck, which is normally considered very spooky, reacts very well to calls.
Most of our red stag hunting in Hungary takes place from Gatwick, using EasyJet. There is no problem with firearms. Clients simply supply details to the outfitter and carry a FAC and European Firearms Pass.
The outfitter will meet you at the Budapest airport, and will use mini-buses to drive you to the lodge. The drives from the airport are from 45 -120 minutes while the farthest estate, in the south-west of Hungary, is up to four hours away. When you arrive at the lodge, lunch or dinner will be waiting, including a Hungarian welcoming drink. If there is time after lunch an evening high seat outing or stalking can be arranged with dinner afterwards.
When the hunt is finished there is a transfer back to Budapest Airport and, if there is sufficient time, a short visit to the Agricultural Museum in Budapest is included to see the world record Hungarian trophies and something of Hungary’s hunting history.
You’ll be staying in an outstanding hunting lodge, several of which are of traditional and historical design. All have twin or double beds with showers and toilets. In addition, disabled hunters are catered for as several hunting grounds have specialized areas with suitable accommodation and hunting facilities.
Meals largely consist of traditional Hungarian cuisine, mostly based on meat taken on the hunting ground. Anyone with special dietary needs should advise the outfitter when booking.
The Roe buck in Hungary are among the largest in the world.
Yes! Hungary is one of the few European countries that allow bowhunting. Your outfitter will secure your bow import permit, but you’ll need a minimum draw weight of 40 pounds, fixed or mechanical bradheads with at least 7/8″ cutting diameter, and you have to go with a guide.
If you’re a bowhunter, we recommend you take your bow with you! The sheer number of Roe deer in the area lends itself to one exciting day of bowhunting. It is literally one deer after another.
Hungary offers tons of great combo options.
Hungary offers some great free range combo hunts for Red stag, roe buck, and fallow deer, mouflon sheep, wild boar drives, and don’t forget the pheasant hunting! All of which is truly outstanding.
James Mahoney –
I couldn’t have asked for more.
Gary Ball –
LOTS of deer. First time I ever hunted out of the US. Hunting in Europe was a very good experience.