Hunting is one of those sports that have stood the test of time. If you want to try it in Turkey and eat some wild game, here is how: 
First things first! You need a hunting permit before anything else. You can obtain the permit from the Turkish embassy in your country and the Ministry of Forestry, hunting takes place in Turkey. Permit is granted both for entertainment and research purposes. After you got your permit, you are allowed to carry a weapon and get a card Fishing and hunt in the designated areas. Be sure to give them your correct information.
This information, including name, nationality, date of entry and exit, location, types of hunting intended for hunting (which is determined by the state of Turkey) and the date of hunting are entered in the hunting card, and hunting tourists can apply for a permit to carry their weapons and equipment to Turkey by referring to the tourism agencies according to Law 6136 promulgated by the Central Hunting Committee.
What animals can you hunt?
When and where to hunt?
The hunting season starts after the mating and childbirth of animals end, so that will be autumn and winter. The hunting areas are designated for the season and you MUST stay in those places and stick to the species listed above. Otherwise you will be heavily fined and have your license revoked.
If the process seems like a hassle to you, you can always go hunting with a tour! They usually take care of the paper work for you, provide lodgings and some other stuff depending on the tour.
If you guys have any experience hunting in Turkey, please share your stories.
First things first! You need a hunting permit before anything else. You can obtain the permit from the Turkish embassy in your country and the Ministry of Forestry, hunting takes place in Turkey. Permit is granted both for entertainment and research purposes. After you got your permit, you are allowed to carry a weapon and get a card Fishing and hunt in the designated areas. Be sure to give them your correct information.
This information, including name, nationality, date of entry and exit, location, types of hunting intended for hunting (which is determined by the state of Turkey) and the date of hunting are entered in the hunting card, and hunting tourists can apply for a permit to carry their weapons and equipment to Turkey by referring to the tourism agencies according to Law 6136 promulgated by the Central Hunting Committee.
What animals can you hunt?
- A horned mountain goat named Shamwa
- Benzartine wild goats
- wild pig
- Cheetah
- The wolf
- Jackal
- The Fox
- Turkey
- Wild duck
- Birds that are migratory
- Fishing
When and where to hunt?
The hunting season starts after the mating and childbirth of animals end, so that will be autumn and winter. The hunting areas are designated for the season and you MUST stay in those places and stick to the species listed above. Otherwise you will be heavily fined and have your license revoked.
If the process seems like a hassle to you, you can always go hunting with a tour! They usually take care of the paper work for you, provide lodgings and some other stuff depending on the tour.
If you guys have any experience hunting in Turkey, please share your stories.