The inquiries are about the “Izvora” hunting farm near Devin
Recently, Izvora State Game Farm near Devin has been receiving grouse hunting inquiries from Sheikhs of Dubai. This was stated by engineer Zdravko Bakalov, who is the director of the South Central State Enterprise (YUCDP) in Smolyan. From there, they plan to restore the farm for artificial breeding of grouse in “Izvora”. Interest in hunting these birds has increased in recent years, inquiries are received from hunters from various European countries, and recently even from Dubai.
A rare bird was captured in the Rhodopes (VIDEO)
The grouse population in the Rhodopes is about 80% of that in the country. This is the southernmost population of grouse in Europe, according to the SDP. The renewal of the artificial breeding farm will increase and stabilize their distribution. Grouse are a difficult species to breed, with observations indicating that at altitudes below 1,500 m the population is in decline. After the restoration of the farm in “Izvora”, the SDP is considering providing specimens of the feathered game to Stara Planina, where grouse have completely disappeared.
Only male grouse are allowed to be shot. The opportunities for hunting in “Izvora” are increasingly popularized with the presentation of the farm at specialized hunting exhibitions.
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