TOP 6 places for photo hunting in Belarus

The main and obvious advantage of such a hobby is the opportunity to touch nature without harming it. The main objects for photo hunting are wild animals, birds, reptiles that are used to hiding from humans. Thanks to photo tours, you can capture representatives of the fauna in their natural habitat.

Tourist complex “Krasny Bor” in Verkhnedvinsk district, Vitebsk region, is rich in beautiful shots. Together with an experienced biologist-gamekeeper, you will immerse in the world of wild nature. This photo tour usually takes place in a small group of people in cross-country vehicles.

Towers, huts and other devices, specially equipped by gamekeepers, are created specifically so that fans of photo hunting can capture European bison, wood grouse, deer, fox and even wolf in unique shots. November is the month of hunting tourism. This week we will examine the most popular locations and tours for photo hunting.

Nature reserve “Vygonoshchanskoye” in Brest region will also delight fans of photo hunting.

There are 58 species of mammals and 221 species of birds living here, so, along with photo hunting, a 40 km long ornithological route has been arranged, which starts in Telekhany.

Observation of the fauna is carried out from specially equipped places and observation towers, accompanied by a reserve specialist. 

Between the lakes Vygonoshchanskoye and Bobrovichskoye you can record both waterfowl and rarer birds of prey (white-tailed eagle, greater spotted eagle, etc.). The lens of a wildlife photographer can capture a tawny owl, eagle owl, short-eared owl, gray crane, wood grouse, elk, deer, beaver, lynx and other representatives of the fauna.

Reserve “Naliboksky” plays an important role in preserving rare and endangered species of animals. This picturesque location is an excellent option for photo hunting.

The area is home to endangered animals: hazel dormouse, badger, European lynx and one of the largest European bison populations in Belarus (about 90 individuals).

In addition to the mighty European bison, ungulates are represented by wild boar, roe deer, elk and red deer. Predators also live here: brown bear, wolf and fox. In the reserve, you can take unique photos of the black stork, eagle owl and pygmy owl.

The reserve offers photo hunting services for wood grouse, elk, deer during the rut and other animals. A gamekeeper will accompany you on the route.

The National Landscape Reserve "Ozery" in Grodno region is a picturesque place for photo hunting. In addition to beautiful landscapes, there is a good opportunity to capture unique shots of European bison.

Such an encounter with a human has not frightened these giants for a long time. Perhaps that is why you will definitely take the footage of a walking herd of European bison with you. And in the reserve you can also meet badger, European lynx, red deer, roe deer, wild boar, elk, squirrel, hare and fox.

The reserve is famous for its ornithological reserves. Colonies of black-headed gulls nest on the lakes, and there are many ducks and geese in season. You can also see rarer representatives of these birds -  red-necked grebe, reed warbler, common crane, golden eagle, etc.

Reserve “Ozery” offers a photo hunt service with support. The territory is equipped with rest areas and parking lots for independent tourism. Routes and excursions have been developed, and a safari tour on jeeps is also conducted.

Another fertile ground for photographers is the National Park “Belovezhskaya Pushcha”. You can capture wildlife in pictures as part of the photo tour “Wildlife World”. Accompanied by a guide, you can go on a morning or evening photo tour.

You definitely won't be able to leave the forest without taking pictures: an expert guide will take you at dawn to the red deer near the spring waters, and to the mighty European bison in the rays of the setting sun among the impenetrable grasses, not to mention the rest of the animal world of the reserve. The main thing is to arm with good camera lens equipment. And also don't forget to dress in comfortable clothes and protect from moisture and cold.

For a long time, Olmany swamps were the hunting grounds of the Radziwills. Today, the reserve has the status of international importance.

A wide variety of animals and birds live on its territory. Olmany swamps play a special role in preserving the largest population of the greater spotted eagle in Belarus. In addition, ecotourists can encounter other birds: great curlew, common crane, short-toed eagle, black stork, wood grouse, etc.

Eco-trail “Olmany swamps” is arranged here, 1.5 km long, with towers and an exit to the lake. And for fans of extreme tours, routes are being developed through the impassable swamps.

On the territory of the reserve, tourist complex "Lion`s Villa" offers photo hunting services, as well as accommodation with a full rest. It is here that ornithologists from all over Belarus come to watch birds.