Eurasian Brown Bear Hunt in Croatia

Croatia has a growing population of Eurasian brown bears.

Gold medal brown bears are a real possibility and this hunt has an unheard of success rate of 90%! The trophies taken by our clients in recent years prove the exceptional quality of this Croatia brown bear hunt, with fur quality values often surpassing 350 CIC points. *In Europe, they use the CIC System which is a sliding trophy scale.

Brown bear hunts in Croatia are done either during the spring or fall from tall, closed and comfortable “high seats” over bait. Bears regularly come to feed on carcasses, so the success of this hunt is almost guaranteed, of course, given the Goddess Diana smiles upon you. Sometimes in Europe, there are some spot and stalk opportunities, but we recommend hunting bait as it is more successful.

  • A Gold Medal brown bear is a real possibility.
  • Average bears square 6.5 to 8.5 feet (300-350 CIC) on this hunt, however 400-500 CIC point bears are possible. *The Croatian Record Eurasian brown bear scores 525.89 CIC points.
  • Big boars will weigh over 640 pounds and measure over nine feet in length.
  • Croatia is also officially recognized by CITES, and for that reason exporting your trophy is no hassle.

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At Outdoors International, we understand the importance of meticulous planning and seamless logistics for a successful and stress-free hunt. Our fully vetted outfitters will do their best to help take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on your adventure.

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Included:

  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Guide
  • Croatian hunting license and permits.
  • Transportation during the hunt.
  • Rifle with a night scope is available for you to use.
  • Croatian Hunting License and Tags
  • Airport pickup (Zagreb)
  • 4×4 transport to the blind from hotel
  • Concierge touring

Not Included:

  • Trophy fee
  • Taxidermy
  • Airfare
  • Additional hunt days
  • Drinks
  • Vet certificate
  • CITES
  • Travel
  • Non hunter observer fee
  • Extra animals
  • Trip Insurance
  • Tips for your guide. While not required, it is very much appreciated, and guides often depend on them as supplemental income. Learn how much to tip a hunting guide.

Lodging and Accommodations

This hunt is out of a hotel as there is no lodge nearby. Breakfast and dinners are included.

Guiding is one-on-one.

The guides speak five different languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish and Serbo-Croatian), and the Outfitter speaks perfect English. They use high-end spotting scopes and binoculars, (rifles are available to rent). Once an animal is taken, a call is made and men come out with a stretcher to pack the animal back to the lodge for gutting and caping.

Travel Information

Travelling to Croatia is Easy.

  • You will fly to Zagreb, airport.
  • Once you’re there the outfitter will pick you up for a small fee or you can rent a car.
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Booking Information

Please note that reservations are not considered finalized until agreed upon deposit is received. This ensures agreed upon dates and current pricing.

Quality outfitters are in high demand so let us know right away, as some trips do book years in advance.