USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UKRAINE AND CRIMEA
| RECOMMENDED HUNTING PERIODS | |||
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| Woodcock | Oct. 10 | Dec. 31 | |
| Pheasant (autochthonous) (2) | Oct. 1 | Dec. 31 | |
| Quail (3) | Aug. 25 | Sep. 20 | |
| Curlew (4) | Aug. 10 | Sep. 15 | |
| Duck (4) | Oct. 25 | Dec. 31 | |
| Woodpigeon | Aug. 10 | Dec. 31 | |
| Partridge (1) | Oct. 1 | Dec. 31 | |
| Snipe | Sep. 20 | Nov. 30 | |
| Turtle-dove | Aug. 25 | Sep. 15 | |
| Hare | Nov. 20 | Jan. 31 | |
| Goose (4) | Nov. 1 | Jan. 31 | |
(1) In Crimea the partridge is natural and frequent
(2) Pheasants in Crimea are excellent, not frequent but completely wild: you will find them while hunting the woodcock and it would be a point of honour for you and your dog to kill at least one!
(3) They gather with thousands in the fields and plateaus of Crimea before undertaking the trip towards the Middle East and good weather
(4) All kinds of ducks and the wild geese (anser anser) nest in all the swamps of the Ukraine, along the Dnepr and the east coast of Crimea: the opening in August is spectacular!
For the curlews and a limited number of snipes one would need a whole arsenal and a supplementary shoulder!
IMPORTANT! – It’s up to the local organizers to determine the areas of hunting that can guarantee the major presence of game chosen by the clients.
HUNTING PACKAGES AND DAILY LIMITS (IN BRACKETS)
Package “A” – Woodcocks (10)
Package “B” – Ducks (10) – Geese (3) – Snipes
and curlews (15)
Package “C” – Pigeons (15) – Quails (15)
Package “D” – Pheasants (3) – Partridges (10)
– Hare (1)
In some areas the daily limits are as follows: Pheasants (1) – Partridges
(3) – Hare (1)
PAPERS
1. A valid passport expiring at least six months after the return to the
country of origin with at least one blank page for the visa.
2. Entry visa to be delivered by the Ukrainian consulate in the country
of origin.
3. License for temporary exportation of firearms to be delivered by the
local authorities in the country of origin, if required by the latter.
LUGGAGE LIMITS
The luggage limit on charter flights is 30 kg per person. On regular flights
it is 20 kg per person each kilo in surplus costs 6 euros.
DOGS
Must be transported in appropriate cages and be provided with international
passport and a copy of the latter. Dogs’ food PEDIGREE PAL can be
bought on the spot. Ukrainian customs allows the importation of up to
3 kg of dogs’ food per dog.
Clients must look after and feed their own dogs and bring the necessary
recipients. The personnel provide cleaning of dogs’ lodgings.
LOCAL CURRENCY
It’s the HRYVNIA. The exchange rate is 7 hryvny for 1 Euro. We recommend
you to carry only euros or dollars and have some change.
LOCAL TIME
GMT + 2
MOBILE PHONES
Good network in cities and on major roads, as well as in our lodgings
WEATHER
In Crimea the temperatures in autumn and winter are positive and it seldom
freezes in the night. Hot clothes are recommended. Rains are not frequent,
however bring a rain cover and boots.
ACCOMODATION
Clients are lodges at their own choice and according to the chosen area
as follows: in Bahchissaray (53 100 ha) in a hunters’ house of first
category or in a small hotel; in Simferopol (52 300 ha) in a hotel downtown;
in Soudak (48 100 ha) in a holiday village on the Black Sea coast; in
Alushta in a small hotel downtown. All the rooms have two or three beds
and a private bathroom and toilet.
FIREARMS AND MUNITIONS
In the Ukraine and Crimea is allowed the temporary importation of up to
two rifles and 200 cartridges per person. Cartridges of lower quality
of local and Czech production can be found on the spot.
RECOMMENDED TIPS
To the hunting guide – 50 EU per hunter for the whole stay (never
cartridges); to the driver for the hunting – 20/30 EU per hunter;
to the interpreter – 10/20 EU per person; to the personnel of the
hunters’ house – 10/20 EU per person.
TOURISTS
In hunting areas there are not many monuments, museums and sights.
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