Romania is one of the most interesting European destinations for a real wild boar hunt, in large and sparsely populated territories. The hunting grounds range from the Carpathian Mountains to hills, plains and the wetlands along the Danube, down to the Delta, with highly varied wildlife.
The most typical way to hunt wild boar there is the driven hunt with a pack: groups of trained dogs push the animals towards the guns waiting at their stands. Waiting-up and stalking also exist, but the package on Wildoora is the driven hunt, for one hunting day per person.
The trip is organised by a local agency that takes care of the hunting authorisation, insurance, accommodation, meals, transport to the hunting area and airport transfer, with a pack of 10, 15 or 20 dogs trained for wild boar. There is no limit on the number of boars and tusks carry no extra cost.
Romania is an EU country, so the organisation is simpler than in other eastern destinations: for guns the European Firearms Pass is normally enough, and many hunters still choose to rent a gun on site to avoid the paperwork.
Wild boar can be hunted in Romania for much of the year, but the windows vary by category of animal and by the local hunting calendar: industry guides quote periods running from late summer to January-February, with some categories open almost year-round. Dates are not fixed and change from year to year: the agency confirms the available days when it replies to your request.
Romania is part of the European Union, so an Italian hunter does not need an invitation letter as in non-EU countries. Normally a valid ID card or passport and a hunting licence, together with a firearms licence, all in date, are enough. Many agencies still ask for a copy of your passport, as it is useful for the contract and insurance.
To travel with your guns you need the European Firearms Pass, issued by the Questura (usually valid three years, but tied to your licence), listing all the guns you bring. The serial numbers must match your documents exactly: even a tiny error can cause problems at the border. Apply for the pass well in advance, as issue takes time.
If you do not want to bring your gun, the agency can rent one: rental is not included in the package and the guns available are few, so book them early. On a flight use a lockable hard case and follow the airline's rules.
In the sources we consulted we found no reliable official limit on the number of cartridges a foreign hunter may bring. It is therefore wise to ask the agency for the rule in force and always declare ammunition together with your guns.
Ammunition is not included in the package but can be supplied by the agency, depending on calibre: if you prefer not to carry it from home, ask in advance what is available.
In the wild boar drive the dogs are the agency's pack: the fee includes 10, 15 or 20 trained dogs, so you normally do not need to bring your own. If you still want to travel with your dog, the EU rules for non-commercial movement between member states apply.
You need a microchip, a European pet passport issued by an authorised vet and an up-to-date rabies vaccination (normally with a waiting period of about 21 days after the shot). New, more uniform and more strictly checked EU rules entered into force on 22 April 2026, so have your vet check everything shortly before departure.
Hunting wild boar with a pack is a drive: the dogs are released in a section of forest and the boar they flush move towards the line of guns, each at its own stand. Industry guides quote groups of about ten hunters for driven hunts. Individual forms such as waiting-up and stalking are also allowed, especially for single animals.
The package includes one hunting day per person, with a guide and transport to the hunting area. For safety you wear the high-visibility vest supplied by the organiser, stay at your stand and shoot only on the guide's instructions.
The hunting grounds run from the Carpathians, home to red deer, roe deer, chamois and other ungulates, through hills and plains to the wetlands of the Danube and the Delta. Fallow deer, mouflon, hare, pheasant and several ducks and geese can also be hunted, under calendars and permits specific to each species; some species need special permits.
Wild boar remains the star of the proposals on Wildoora, in the wildest parts of the country. Game availability varies from area to area: the agency tells you where the drive takes place when it confirms the request.
Trophies and game shot in Romania can be taken to Italy, but shipping trophies home is not included in the package and must be agreed with the agency. Health and customs rules are those in force on your return: for wild boar extra veterinary checks linked to African swine fever are possible, so always ask the agency what paperwork is needed before booking.
For wild boar trophies there is no extra cost for tusks. For other species, such as deer and bear, trophy fees are normally based on weight or measurements and CITES certificates may be needed: these are different cases from our package.
The reference airport for foreign hunters is Bucharest; the package includes the airport transfer and transport to the hunting area. Accommodation is in 4 or 5-star facilities with three meals a day.
Autumn is normally mild and dry; winter can be cold, with averages that industry guides put at roughly +5 to -10 °C, and summer sees very high peaks. Bring breathable, waterproof layered clothing and well broken-in mountain boots; a hunting knife with a short blade (guides quote a maximum of 14 cm) goes in the hold luggage.
You need a valid hunting licence. For the gun the agency explains the documents to prepare, or you can ask whether rental is available.
It depends on the category of animal: wild boar can be hunted for much of the year, but exact dates follow the local hunting calendar, which the agency confirms.
The driven wild boar package includes a pack of 10, 15 or 20 trained dogs, transport to the hunting area and the hunting authorisation. If in doubt, ask the agency in your request.
Choose the package and send your booking request. There is no online payment: the agency contacts you directly to confirm dates, details and conditions.
As an EU country, a valid ID card or passport is normally enough, together with a hunting licence and firearms licence in date. For your own guns you also need the European Firearms Pass.
Yes, with the European Firearms Pass listing every gun with the correct serial numbers. Alternatively you can ask the agency to rent one, but the guns available are few.
We found no reliable official limit in the sources consulted. Ask the agency for the rule in force and always declare ammunition together with your guns.
In the wild boar drive the dogs are the agency's pack. If you want to bring yours, you need a microchip, a European pet passport and an up-to-date rabies vaccination: have your vet check everything shortly before departure.
Yes, but you need the health and customs documents required on return, which may include extra checks for wild boar. Trophy shipping is not included in the package: agree it with the agency before booking.