Hunting in Antalya |
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Foreigners can only hunt in parties organised by Turkish travel agencies which have been authorised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. These agencies provide all information concerning seasons, authorised zones, permits, weapons and ammunition. A list of agencies can be obtained from the Union of Travel Agencies (TURSAB).more information, contact: - Forest Ministry, National Parks and Wildlife General Directorate, Gazi Tesisleri No 11, Gazi, Ankara. Tel : (312) 221 1769/212 6300. Fax: 222 5140. - Youth and Sport General Directorate, hunting and Marksman Federation Ulus Ishani A Blok 4 Kat No 404, Ulus, Ankara. Tel: (312) 310 6160/310 3960. Fax: 310 6160. Along the coasts and in the highlands there is an abundance of partridge, pheasant, pigeons quail and turtledove. In the rocky crags and down on the plane there are wild pigeons, woodcocks and blackbirds. The wild ducks and geese that live in the lakes and ponds come down to the coast in the winter. In the forests along the coast are deer, fox, martin, roe deer, squirrels and mountain goats, while the mountains have bear and several species of wolf. |
