Hunting in Austria for Chamois, Red Stag and Russian Boar and Guided Sightseeing Tours in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria

When one thinks of Austria things like beautiful mountains, delicious food, fantastic skiing and a vast amount of culture and history come to mind. The cities of Vienna and Salzburg offer some unforgettable experiences. The small towns throughout the Alps are also very inviting and welcome tourists from around the world all year long.

Austria has a population of a little over 8 million. The main language is German and most of the country has spectacular mountains. Austria has been a member of the European Union since 1995 and it borders on to Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Lichtenstein.

Perhaps not so well known is the fact that Austria has some fantastic hunting for Chamois, mountain Red Stags and Russian Boar. Through good friends we have been able to gain access to some excellent hunting areas for Chamois.

The cultural opportunities for a non-hunting companion or in addition to a hunting tour are endless. Accommodations may vary between a small hotel in the valley and a hunting cabin in the mountains. That also depends on the species you plan to hunt, the time of year and the snow level.

Austria only allows hunting with rifles and usual shot distances seldom exceed 200 yards. The game populations are in such good conditions that the guide will be very selective of the animal he will allow the client to shoot. For the largest part the hunter has to manage the game populations in Europe by taking out the weak and the sick and to keep the populations at a healthy level to prevent crop damage or large epidemics that could wipe out whole herds.

That is perhaps the largest difference to our style of hunting here in North America. Hunting that way in Austria is not only very successful but also very enjoyable since you will see so much game and have a chance to watch and get to know it a bit in its natural habitat.

On a usual hunting day you will get up well before daylight and have a light breakfast. You and your guide usually pack a little food and perhaps a thermos of tea or coffee for snack time. Depending on where the trip will be based out of you might leave on foot right from the cabin or you might drive to a specific place first before the hunt begins.

Most hunting is done in a combination of walking and sitting at strategic places and doing the traditional spot and stalk. Good optics is extremely valuable on this hunt. They are not just important to find game but also to see and identify the particular animal the guide picked out for the client. A small good quality camera is something we highly recommend especially on this hunt. At lunchtime we usually meet back at the cabin or hotel and plan on going out for the evening hunt that afternoon.

Included: An English speaking EuroSafari escort during your whole stay, transportation from and to airport, all transportation within the country, accommodation, meals, non alcoholic beverages, 1 on 1 hunting guiding, field care of trophies and packaging for shipping, licences and permits, hunting liability insurance and interpreting.

Not included: Flights, alcoholic beverages, cost for changes in your schedule, additional hunting day $350, non-hunting companion $150/day, sightseeing tours $200/day, spa treatments, extra shows, tours or concerts.

Kill fees depend on the size of the trophy and will be announced by your guide + - 10% when you see the animal. You can then decide if you would like to take it or not. An important preparation of this hunt is to inform us of your species and trophy size wishes. We can then give you a trophy fee cost and plan your hunt in the proper areas.

As with all other tours, you will be escorted by an English speaking Eurosafari guide on all tours. Depending on the sights you would like to explore we can tailor a fitting trip for you or your group. Below you can see some of the tours we have put together to offer a good insight of this part of Europe. These sightseeing tours can be booked separately or in combination with a hunting trip.