Zsolt Kovacs, known to English hunters as George, operates HH Hunting Ltd. Based in England for the past five years he organises hunting trips for clients to his native Hungary and with perfect English, George personally leads hunting parties to premium hunting grounds and has access to historical estates.

Flights to Hungary

These take place from Gatwick, using EasyJet. There is no problem with firearms. Clients simply supply details to George and carry a FAC and European Firearms Pass. The flight to Budapest is two hours. George is at Budapest to greet clients and the transfer to the hunting grounds and lodges and employs mini-buses. The drives from the airport are from 45–120 minutes while the farthest estate, in the south-west of Hungary, is up to four hours away.

Firearms

Whilst all game can be hunted with a .243 calibre rifle, it is recommended that a calibre of .270 or larger is employed against red stags and especially on driven wild boar hunts.

Clothing

Green background clothing is ideal and on all driven hunts some form of orange colour is required. Warm clothing is essential in the winter as the temperature can sometimes drop below minus 15C. Waterproof clothing is also vital, as too are well broken-in boots.

Accommodation

Outstanding hunting lodges are employed, several of which are of traditional and historical design. All have twin or double beds with showers and toilets. In addition, disabled hunters are catered for as several hunting grounds have specialised areas with suitable accommodation and hunting facilities.

Meals

These largely consist of traditional Hungarian cuisine, mostly based on meat taken on the hunting ground. Anyone with special dietary needs should advise George when booking.

Hunting days

When clients arrive at their lodge, lunch or dinner will be waiting, including a Hungarian welcoming drink. If there is time after lunch an evening high seat outing or stalking can be arranged with dinner afterwards, while early morning stalks climax with a hearty breakfast. A driven day’s sport starts with a large breakfast and safety instruction. Lunch is taken during a short break in the middle of the day on the hunting ground, followed by dinner at the lodge in the evening. When the hunting is finished there is a transfer back to Budapest Airport and, if there is sufficient time, a short visit to the Agricultural Museum in Budapest is included to see the world record Hungarian trophies and something of Hungary’s hunting history.

The hunting is guided by mostly English-speaking professional guides while George is always on hand to translate for guests if this should be required.