Driven High Pheasants Hunting in Sumadija Region of Serbia
Estates
Turija, Zuti Oglavak, Kamenica, Begovica Brdo, Ranilovici, Misaca
QUARRY
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)
SEASON
01 October to 31 January
THE BEST TIME TO HUNT
October – November
LOCATION
Lodging is organised in 5 star Mineral Water Spa Resort in Arandjelovac overlooking Bukulja Mountain and Local Market Town of Arandjelovac * Serbian’ Los Angeles’. This is one of the most luxurious hotels in Serbia located only one hour and half south From Belgrade. The Trip is organised as 2 days back to back driven Pheasant Shooting Days in areas between Bukulja and Kosmaj mountains located on maximum 30 minutes drive From Arandjelovac. The Driven Pheasant Hunting in Arandjelovac Spa has long history connected to organising Driven Pheasant Hunting for Serbian Royal Family. Purple Rock Estate has history of hosting driven pheasant shooting parties for hunters all over the world and it is done with help of dogs that ate flashing pheasants out of bushes and game crops over valleys and
wooded areas. Birds are flying on average 30 to 35m above the line of guns and this Driven Pheasant Hunting Estate is perfect for people that are expecting to get reasonably challenging birds mixed with big amounts of birds in reasonably short time breaking personal or world record since 750 birds days are usual in those areas with special discount of you shoot over 700 birds per day making it the best value for monies for high birds driven pheasant shooting in Europe.
BAG SIZE
750 Birds per day
EXTRA BIRDS
25 Euros per bird
CARTRIGE TO BIRD RATIO
3:1
SHOOTING STYLE
Driven Pheasant Shooting
GROUP SIZE
9 people in the group, shooting with less than 9 is possible if the full cost of party is covered based on the group of 9 hunters.
DESCRIPTION OF AREAS AND COVER
Rolling Countryside of the Sumadija Region Very similar to the Devon in The United Kingdom
NUMBER OF DRIVES / OUTINGS PER EACH DAY
5
GUNS AND AMMUNITION
12 bore, size 5
DIFFICULTY
Medium
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
Average fitness is required
FOOD & DRINK
All food is provided over the course of trip based on 3 meals per day and all soft drinks during shooting. However, late bar drinks as well hotel bar coffee, cocktails, or fresh juices outside of main restaurant meals are paid separately.
NEAREST AIRPORT
Belgrade Airport ‘Nikola Tesla’
TRAVEL TIME
From majority of Europe, Belgrade Airport is around 2h of flying time as well transfer from Belgrade Airport to Arandjelovac takes around 1h 30 minutes
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
23 C in October and 16 C in November
RECOMMENDED TIPS
October is the best time to Hunt in this areas since it is beginning of the Season and birds are not disturbed and Serbian Pheasants are not used to cold and wet weather so birds are flying much better when is sunny and dry. Later on during the season wet weather can make a problems with moving around the areas.
EXTRA DRIVEN DAY/ NIGHT
2450 Euros
OVERAGE POLICY
25 Euros per Pheasant
OBSERVERS / COUPLES
300 Euros per night
REVIEWS / ARTICKLES / PICTURES / VIDEOS
PACKAGE PRICE
4950 Euros per person per trip that includes 1500 Pheasants or 4500 cartridges towards birds over 2 driven days, 3 nights All-inclusive trip in a group of 9 people.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
– Airport Transfers
– Interpreters
– Accommodation & Food in a local private Lake View Villa in Bela Crkva with a single room for each person
– Serbian Hunting Licence
– 4×4 transportation in the local area and from hotel to the shoot
– Meals
– Refreshments and Lunch in shooting areas
– 750 birds per each day based on 3:1 cartridge to bird ratio
– Last night can be prearranged in a hotel of our choice closer to the Belgrade Airport
– Hospitality
– Hunt Organization
– Protective Equipment
– Serbian Hunting Licence
– Secritero
– Lasarotta Club Membership
– Invitation Letter to Serian Airport Police for temporary import of firearms in Serbia
WHAT IS EXCLUDED:
– Overage 25 euro per bird
– Flights to Belgrade Airport (Air Serbia is carrying sporting arms)
– Gun tax to Airport Police (30 euro)
– Cartridges (85 euro per box of 250 shells)
– Branded Alcoholic Drink
– Personal Insurance. Each person shooting will need travel and shooting insurance to cover Europe.
WHAT IS OPTIONAL:
– Additional days /nights accommodation
The last night in Belgrade or as ‘day off from shooting’ for longer trips that consist of 4 days of shooting. 2 days of Shooting, one day of break in Belgrade and then again 2 days of shooting. Week is Serbia is memorable experience and Belgrade is central to most of our areas that are on average 1.5 to 2.5 h around Belgrade. Belgrade Night Life is rich with many restaurants & bars as well night clubs and it is highly recommended especially for younger visitors. Belgrade Hotels can be recommended by us or can be arranged by you.
– Additional Activities
International Sporting Arms safety handling & Shooting course with 2 days of practice and final Exam on the morning of 3rd day. This activity is compulsory for people that do not hold national firearm/ shotgun certificate. Asian tourists visiting Serbia that do not hold national firearm / shotgun certificate found this course as most useful way be licenced by Serbian authorities with International Certificate allowing them entering the world of Global Hunting. This Course is organised in English Language every Monday and Tuesday by Serbian Police. Exams are on Wednesday and after receiving the weapon handling certificate we can issue Serbian Hunting licence to foreigner that do no holds national gun permit according to the Serbian Gun & Hunting law, Stag & Hen party in Belgrade, Ski Trips, Sailing Holidays, Beach Holidays, Cultural & Historic Tours, Nature Wonders Tours, Shopping Tours, Vine tasting, Belgrade Restaurants & River cruse, Nikola Tesla Museum, Belgrade night out.
– Gun Hire
Traveling with sporting arms is becoming more difficult and more expensive with time and we recommend hiring guns locally to avoid all paperwork. What sort of guns you would hire depends on local availability of companies that organise such service for our clients, but we are not getting involved or benefiting from companies that we can recommend hiring sporting arms locally. Daily fees are from 25 to 60 euros, and all depends of gun quality and scopes available.
– Tips & Gratuities
Tips are optional, but if you have a good day and expect to have even better experience during the next day it is customary to tip the team as a sign of gratitude.