Bulgarian hunting is rich in wildlife due to its varied landscape of snow capped mountains and lush lowlands; Bulgaria offers an extraordinary diversity of big game hunting species. One of the best red deer populations in the world is in Bulgaria, at over 22,500 and it ranks second in trophy quality.  Amongst its hunting trophies, Bulgaria has 4 world records for red deer (including the present one with 273.60 CIC points) and of boars with 158.20 CIC points. Most of the capital trophies evaluated at over 250 CIC points are Bulgarian.

Bulgaria as a hunting destination is perfect for those in search of trophy wildcat better known as lynx at 82.99 points and the famous Bulgarian mouflon trophy at 222.45 points. Predatory animals can be hunted year round.

Besides the trophies mentioned, Bulgaria is a superior destination for European brown bear hunting, chamois, wolf, capercaillie, roe, red stag, fallow deer.  Duck & geese along the shores of the Black Sea.  Partridge, quail, woodcock as well.

International hunting tourism is a priority for the Game and Fish organization in Bulgaria as it provides funds that will preserve and manage the rich wildlife, while it introduces the international hunter to its first class hunting grounds, lodges and guide services.  Because of this, hunting in Bulgaria ranks very high in the world, due to the quality of good trophies, and great hospitality.