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Hunting Croatia: Europe’s Overlooked Paradise

Roger William Jorgensen
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Location: Croatia

Croatia may be best known for its thousand-plus Dalmatian islands and historic cities like Dubrovnik, but it’s far more than a sightseer’s paradise. This diverse country also ranks among the world’s premier hunting destinations—rivaling Spain and Africa in both variety and quality of game. From the lowlands along the Danube River where some of Europe’s largest red stags reside, to the rugged mountain ranges that harbor massive brown bears, to the coast where mouflon roam, Croatia offers hunters an incredible range of hunting opportunities. Croatia has long been one of WTA’s most popular destinations. And it just keeps getting better!

Here are some of the top choices, beginning in the north and stretching south to cover the full breadth of the country.

Croatian Mountain Lodge: Red Stag, Roe Deer, Brown Bear, Fallow Deer, & Mouflon

Worldwide Trophy Adventures offers a jewel in the Dinaric Alps. This hunting lodge is one of a kind. One of our most popular destinations sits just west of Zagreb, near the town of Ogulin. Our beautiful four-bedroom lodge sits in a secluded forested area surrounded by a variety of species. The surrounding woods hold brown bear, red stag, fallow stag, mouflon, wild boar, roe deer, and more. A world-class staff, excellent meals, and personable guides await your visit above the Adriatic Sea.

Croatia Driven Wild Boar Hunting

The most famous style of hunting in central Europe is undoubtedly driven wild boar hunting. This is an experience unfamiliar to many North American hunters, yet more accessible than most realize. Typically reserved for large groups of friends, the driven hunt is like deer camp on steroids. The hunt itself is as exciting as it gets, with teams of beaters moving wild boar into shooting lanes where hunters attempt to bring down massive boars in split seconds.

We have a special group option available at the end of January 2026—a four-day hunt alongside 15 hunters from around the world. Spots are limited.

World-Class Balkan Chamois Hunting in Croatia

Chamois hunting ranks among the best in Europe, offering the thrill of a mountain sheep or goat hunt without nearly as much grind. In Croatia, the Balkan Chamois inhabits some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. High above the Adriatic Sea, we hunt sheer cliffs that plunge down to the coast. Beautiful mountain lodging paired with the adventure of an extreme hunt makes this a trip to remember.

Free-Range Aoudad/Barbary Sheep Hunting on the Croatian Coastline

Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Barbary sheep are free-ranging in only a handful of places worldwide: Texas, Spain, South Africa, and Croatia. The strong population above one of Croatia’s finest coastal towns makes for a mountain hunt full of luxury. You’ll experience rugged terrain paired with five-star lodging, creating a unique blend of challenge and comfort. The combination of Barbary sheep and Balkan chamois is truly one of a kind.

Dugi Otok Island Hunting Vacation in Croatia

This jewel of Croatia, our private hunting area on Dugi Otok Island, is a sportsman’s paradise. World-class fishing and dining alone make it worthy of a visit. The island is home to eight game species, the most coveted being the Kri Kri Ibex, with only a few tags available each year. Hunting here is rugged and rewarding. Dugi Otok also holds the only free-range axis deer in Europe. Hunters love the Dalmatian sheep and feral goats, while the island’s mouflon rival the largest in Europe. The Dalmatian mouflon is particularly special, with only two tags issued annually.

Croatia continues to earn its reputation as a hunter’s paradise. With the most varied geography in Europe and an unmatched diversity of game, it offers new adventures every time you return. Call 1-800-346-8747 to learn more or book your hunt today.

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