Trophy hunt: September 1 - January 31
The trophies of the Red Deer reach 13-14 kg in the Danubian hilly plain, 9-10 kg in the north-eastern regions, 8-9 kg in the South-east, 8-10 kg in the Balkan and Rhodope mountains. The rut is in the second half of September. We recommend 6-7 hunting days for your successful red stag hunting.
The trophies of the Red Deer reach 13-14 kg in the Danubian hilly plain, 9-10 kg in the north-eastern regions, 8-9 kg in the South-east, 8-10 kg in the Balkan and Rhodope mountains. The rut is in the second half of September. We recommend 6-7 hunting days for your successful red stag hunting.
Bulgaria has 4 World records for Red deer (including the present one with 273.60 CIC points, 16.2 kg). The rut is in the second half of September. We recommend 5-6 hunting days for your successful red stag hunting.
The Allure of Bulgarian Red Stags
In the heart of Bulgaria’s verdant forests, the red stag reigns supreme – a majestic emblem of the wilderness. These stags, renowned for their grandeur and elusiveness, present bowhunters with a challenge as ancient as the hills. The experience peaks during the rut season, an annual spectacle where the forest transforms into a stage of raw, primal drama.
Imagine the scene: as autumn casts its golden hue, the Bulgarian forests awaken to the deep, resonating bellows of stags. It's a sound that courses through the undergrowth, a siren call echoing the untamed heart of nature. Amidst this cacophony, the air is alive with anticipation, each bellow a testament to the stags' strength and a challenge to rivals.
Last year, renowned bowhunter Jerrod Worsham joined this storied hunt. His expedition was marked by the intensity of stalking a dominant stag, a delicate dance of stealth and patience. Through dense foliage and over silent earth, he moved, each step a careful calculation, waiting for that perfect, respectful shot. It's a challenge amplified during the rut: stags become vigilant and unpredictable, their movements a fluid response to the rhythms of combat and courtship.
The allure of hunting these stags lies not just in the pursuit but in the profound respect for their natural behavior. It’s a commitment to sustainable hunting, where each hunter becomes a steward of the wilderness, ensuring the continuity of this magnificent species. Witnessing the red stags in their rutting glory is more than a mere hunting experience; it's a vivid chapter in the story of the wild, an encounter with the unbridled spirit of nature.
In Bulgaria, the red stag rut is not just a hunt; it's an immersion into the heart of the wilderness, a connection with the primal essence of life and the ancient tradition of bowhunting.
