Turkey spans rugged mountains and remote plateaus at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The country’s wildlife is well‑managed and hunts are regulated by permit. Muslim dietary laws have allowed wild boar populations to thrive, while the Taurus Mountains harbour the world’s largest ibex horns.
The rugged Taurus Mountains and fertile plateaus deliver a rich mix of mountain and farmland hunts.
Taurus Mountains Hunters travel to remote camps to pursue the bezoar ibex, renowned for its exceptionally long, scimitar‑shaped horns. Bezoar hunts run mid‑October through March with the rut from mid‑November to late December.
Anatolian Plateaus Open country and mixed forest support hybrid ibex, Anatolian red stag and Anatolian roe deer. Red stag hunts take place from mid‑September through mid‑October; chamois hunts from October through March with the rut in November.
Wild Boar Regions Throughout Turkey’s agricultural areas, huge keiler (wild boar) exceeding 300 kg are hunted from February through October. Driven hunts and high‑seat ambushes are both common.
Konya & Mediterranean Semi‑arid hills near Konya host the native Anatolian mouflon (Konya sheep); Mediterranean mountains offer opportunities for chamois and roe deer as well as cultural sightseeing in ancient cities.
