Hunting in Georgia

Georgia is located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, in the South Caucasus region. It borders Russia to the north, Azerbaijan to the southeast, Armenia to the south, Turkey to the southwest, and the Black Sea to the west. The northern frontier is dominated by the towering peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, while the central valleys are fertile and heavily cultivated, and the east opens into semi-arid steppe landscapes. This geographical diversity supports a wide range of hunting opportunities.

For wild boar, driven hunts are the most traditional method, with local beaters and sometimes dogs pushing boars toward waiting hunters. These are fast-paced, heart-pounding hunts that can produce plenty of action. Stalking is also practiced in quieter regions, particularly in agricultural zones where boars raid crops. Roe and red deer, as well as mountain game are hunted by stalking. Big-game hunting in Georgia, however, is complicated by the fact that only shotguns are legal as hunting weapons. Bird hunters will get to experience a classic upland bird hunt, with or without pointing dogs. Hunters walk fields and river edges while dogs flush coveys, offering challenging shooting in a beautiful setting. On the Black Sea coast, many hunters have preserved the ancient tradition of hawking. Interestingly, birds of prey are not kept at all time, but are captured as they follow migratory quail, undergo a quick training, and are released after the end of the season.