Hungary Hunt Extraordinaire!          It is so fantastic, we keep going back.

We are planning another Pheasant Hunting trip to Hungry in 2007.       "Hungary is like the Dakotas in the old days", Paul says.. All wild birds with lots of opportunities. You can see the pheasants running along ahead of you.       The excitement really starts when the groups start to approach one another and the birds flush, seemingly everywhere! And they keep flushing. (Of course all safety percussions are taken.)              Easy walking. WALK UP, and not a driven shoot.      Paul has shot 40 pheasants in one day. It is easy to shoot 10-20 per morning. However since they manage their game, you can not shoot another pheasant until you find the a down bird you just shot. We usually have a fun Ducks hunt one morning, but they are not our focus. The hares (they will surprise you as to how hard they are to hit) and foxes are part of the hunt, to eliminate the predators. Safety is a must, so some bright orange is suggested.        We will be departing on approx. October 27th this year for the 8 or 9 day trip which includes 3 hunt days and touring of Vienna and Budapest. Plus this year you can add on a 3 day trip onto the end to Salzburg (to Sound of Music Set), which will make the trip a 11 day trip. However, many extend their trip and enjoy more of Europe.     See the Links below for further information for 2007 Hunt Pics  Hunt Invite  Hunt Reservation Hunt Schedule	A trip of a life time, at a very affordable rate. Last year we harvested over 240 pheasants with 6 shooters in 3 days! The prefect trip; great hunting, a taste of foreign culture and quality time spent with friends/family. Join us for a relaxing adventure... you will be glad you did!
Beside the hunting, the sight seeing is fantastic. The palace is in Vienna-end Nov. Choose pre-arranged tours or time on your own.       Paul and I have done this trip four times and enjoyed each trip more than the previous trip. The hunting area in Sarvas, Hungry, is a beautiful, pristine summer vacation location, which is along the Teza River in southern Hungary.       Sarvas is a safe area with proven managed hunting, along with fine accommodations and dining! It is home to a major university.       The area is a flat agriculture mecca, some times called the bread basket of Europe. Most of the fields have circle irrigation and the crops are predominantly corn. They manage the wildlife and leave plenty of cover along the field edges and water canals, where we walk.       Therefore there are plenty of wild pheasants to stalk or walk up to, (no driven hunts), ducks and some predators to harvest too (hares and foxes). Plus the ride in fields in the old Russian trucks are an experience in itself.
The weather is moderate- a lot like Seattle. Best to dress in layers to adapt to the weather changes from AM to PM. A detailed list is sent with confirm. You can bring 2 guns. Incase of rain bring rubber irrigation boots, field boots, rain coat, brush paints or heavy duty jeans, hunt vest (layering), orange hat/vest, gloves, hat and light weight jacket. For dinner nice attire for final dinner and personal items. Dressier accessories for Opera or? Don’t forget you camera and extra batteries. Passport. If 6 months to expiration, you need to renew. Shown above is one morning harvest.    3 Great Hunt days for wild Pheasants like you probably have never seen before!   Plus opportunities for European Hares (Rabbits), Mallards, foxes & ? No shortage of wildlife! Included in the fees are for the Hunt Master who greets us, use of the Hunt Clubs fields, beaters, transport trucks (2) and drivers, two group leaders with assistants, dogs, hunt license, gun import, and fees for arrangement of the trip. Not Included. Shells, which are ordered in advance. Hunt gratuities. Reservation Fee does not include fees for each bird harvested. Air from US, rental car, hotels, alcohol, meals, tourist fees and personal expenses. Overall Cost Estimate: This hunt is a great bargain! The estimated overall cost is only $3700 for 8 days per hunter. Guest are less.      Estimate $1000 for hunt fee & bird harvest fees      Estimate $1000 for air      Estimate $1000 for room, shells      Estimate $ 700 for car rental, miscellaneous & personal ? This is a great hunt to bring your friends, families, youth and wives. Hunters last year who didn't bring their wives or friends, lamented that they wish they had. Especially after they experienced the wonderful trip, the great food, rooms, the sites, the fun, and great countries. There are many stops in Vienna, Budapest and along the countryside. The food is fabulous! Suzanne usually hunts 2 out of the three days. Spouses can rest, take walks, tour the shops and museums.
Hunt Arrangement Fees Due Dates: Maximum 12 hunters plus 10 non hunters/guests. Total deposit due is $1,000 by 7-30-07. Minimum $600 Arrangement/Hunt deposit with each hunter registration; $400 deposit towards bag fees.  Bag/harvest fees each: Pheasants $ 15 Eur, Hare $30 Eur, & Wild Duck $10 Eur  Non-Hunter fee is $125 US, for arrangements. Non refundable.                   All arrangement fees, rrom deposits are non refundable.                   Hunter fees refundable, except $250 before 10-1. No refunds after that date. All fees are due and payable by Sept 1. Any addition monies due for bag fees are payable at end of hunt. Credits will be returned when back in USA. Deposits for rooms, tours etc.t paid in advance will be payable also and will be on the statement. All other items are personal obligation.   Typically all oversee hunts charge $600+ PER day, and not $600 for 3 DAYS of hunting!                 The $ 600 does not including Bag/harvest fees. Sometimes called trophy fees for other species.                            Note: We are charged for few Hares because they are predators ( Foxes-have been free) and they are fun to shoot. A perfectly almost flat field, can become alive quickly with hares! They stand about 36" tall and they can run!
Breakfast and dinner in Sarvas is shown above. Accommodations & Travel: Estimate for 8 nights of expenses. Hotels $ 90 single and $130 , plus tax per room,   outside Vienna and at Sarvas. Salzburg may be more.   Rooms include full breakfast. Air: Estimate $1000 round trip. We leave from Seattle and fly to Copenhagen, and then to Vienna (spend the night and day), where we rent cars and drive to Sarvas in Hungary, stopping in Budapest.   The return is the reverse trip.   You can make alternative return arrangements, if you desire, when you do the final booking on your air.   Traveling as a group to Hungary allows us to get a discount on the airfare. Rental car is $ 700 US approx. for a week, inlcuding airport fees. Each car can transport 2 or 3, depending upon size. European cars are small. Do not bring your 'large' suitcase. Internatinal License Info. AAA Washington information and link to application. international license application other. Optional Trip:This year we are adding on a 3 day trip to Salzburg, home of the Sound of Music, by the Swiss alps. All fees are in US dollars. The picture above is the one of the most beautiful cathedrals you will see!
A wonderful European adventure!              RESERVE NOW,           to avoid disappointment! There is a daily hunt celebration ceremony, including a toast and opportunity for pictures. After the final hunt we will have a celebration banquet in town with all members of the group. Meals. Superb food and local wines! Espresso's, pastries and European cuisine are an expertise you do not want to miss in the cities. Ever tried green beer? In the country side enjoy the wonderful Hungarian dishes always serviced at a nice table setting. Outside the cities, the food and beverages are a real bargain. Hasenpfeffer Stew is delicious (rabbit). Plus they have more ways to fix goose livers than you ever dreamed of. This is a delicacy for them!     Below Suz being inaugurated into club. Lunch in old gypsy restaurant in Budapest.
Restaurant in old hunting hotel outside Vienna- Note 1726 on hearth.
This is an excellent buy for a overseas trip, for this quality of hunting! Don't miss the opportunity to see the real Europe countryside, along with historical cities.orry that you took advantage of this great hunt. We have many satisfied references! Past Trip: On the left, John Haler's son, John IV, is recording the results of each drive. SARVAS: The accommodations are great, but we must reserve space in advance in Sarvas, because the best places are limited and they go fast (usually to the Italian hunters). Sarvas is not a large city, but a very nice city safe, clean area. Quaint and clean. Great restaurants and accommodations. Modernization improvements occur every year. There are some remnants from being under Communist occupation. Then only down side to Sarvas, is that they do not take credit cards, except at the hotels and restaurants. Therefore you will need to exchange money to take care of your expenses before you arrive at Sarvas. There are places to change money when we cross the border. Other small cities around Sarvas also require Euro or Hungarian Forth. Austria takes credit cards at almost all establishments. Transporting Guns: You need to provide information, about 5 months in advance, for your gun registration & hunting license. You must decide what gun(s) you are going to take with you. I will need the serial numbers. You must have a locked hard case to transport the gun in. You must have a proof of ownership, or visit the Customs agent in advance to get proof of ownership before you leave the country. This has proven to be critical when re-entering the USA.
Scheduled Itinerary: Travel together until after the hunt, and then choose alternative ternary.
Give us a call, and join us! Schedule for 2007: Depart on October 27. Hunt Oct 31, Nov 1 & 2, and return after Saltzburg trip on November 6. See complete schedule attached for details. Air fare special is less than $900 round trip from Seattle to Vienna right now! Day 1: Depart Seattle, via Copenhagen to Vienna. Day 2: Arrive and stay at the same hunting lodge outside of Vienna, at Brook de lite. Quaint old hunting hunting lodge. Excellent wild game food and very nice acomendations Rest from the trip. Take in some sights and enjoy a dinner together or in Vienna.. Day 3: Tour Vienna all day and night. (opera, museums, eating, history, resting). General city bus tours must be started before 2PM. Pick up rental cars in PM> In the evening attend musicals or the opera. Information:to get English, click on the flag on top of the page. http://www.viennaticketoffice.com/oper_en.php http://www.virtualvienna.net/ Day 4: Depart for Sarvas, Hungary, (our hunting city in SE Hungary) and stop in Budapest for lunch. A formal 4-5 hour city tour of Budapest can arranged that again with van, driver and English speaking guide. Then we will arrive in Sarvas after dinner that night. Sarvas is a beautiful summer resort area right on the Teza River;safe area with proven managed hunting, along with fine accommodations and dining! HUNT Days 5, 6 & 7: Three wonderful mornings of hunting, in Sarvas. Start right after breakfast and return for a late lunch. The local restaurants can prepare some of your game. The final hunt day is followed by wrap up celebration dinner on the third day. Afternoons offer some extra time for local excursions and a tour of the local university and the sustainable agriculture/aqua culture that Dr Halver assisted in developing. Day 8: Return option 1 Depart back to Vienna and return to US this day.If you leave very early in the AM you can depart for home on an afternoon flight. Plan on 4-5 hours travel time back to Vienna. Note: You arrive home the same day your leave. OR: Day 8 Return option 2 For 'NO Rush Return', Depart after breakfast and stop along the way. Some may stop again in Budapest, if they wish. Or spend some more time in Vienna and take in an event. Vienna has world class history and art museums, plus famous castles. Spend the night, then next day turn in Cars and head home, or extend your trip per your own arrangements. Note: You arrive home the same day your leave. Day 9: For 'No Rush Return' Option you will be returning home this day. Extended Trip to Salzburg. Day 8: Return option 3 After breakfast, drive back to Vienna. Stop as the group decides. Then proceed to the airport to return the cars, Catch a train at the airport for a 3 hour train ride to Salzburg in the late PM. Spend the night at Salzburg. Salzburg is in the Alps where the Sound of Music was filmed. tp://www2.salzburg.info// Day 9 : Stay at Saltzburg. Take the tram up to the peak of the Swiss Alps. Take in the sites and tours. The beauty of the area will amaze you!. Investigate Mozart’s history. Day 10: Enjoy more of Saltzburg and return in afternoon to enjoy the senery on the train to Vienna.. Spend the night in Vienna Day 11: Depart from Vienna at approx 10:50 AM for return home to Seattle OR: Extend your trip in Europe to ??? Customize your trip after the hunt. You are already there, so visit all the places you wanted to see. Air Travel: Best to travel as a group to the hunt. Helps with lower air fair, clearing customs and entering into Hungary. Customs into Hungary can be fickle, but coming out is a lot easier. Since we work with the government in advance we have never had a problem with entry or exit. However, since we are carrying guns it is best to go as a group..
Note: The reason we do not fly into Budapest, is because last year they confiscated passengers guns when they were going hunting. Therefore we need to fly into Vienna, where they will give us no problems. Hungary does not have guns to rent or use.
Reservations:   Paul and Suzanne would love to have you join them on this fantastic trip. We will make the hunt reservations and the initial reservations for the flights ( when we travel as a group we get a discount) and then have you confirm them. We do not make any money or get free hunts, we just love sharing the fun. So join us! If you are interested in this trip of a life time, email mail us! We will send a complete information packet with reservation form, gun information, travel time line and other information.
Invite Schedule Registration Pic Sheet     Click here to request a Registration Packet via Email Please put Hungary in Subject line. Or call 509-545-8000 the office, or send a fax to 509-546-2001 and the info will be provided.