Nordic Hunting Club has been operating since 2005 and is a founding member of the Nordic Hunting Club created 3 years ago from the merger of 3 hunting organizations operating in Northern Europe. Among the members of the Nordic Hunting Club we speak 9 different languages, which allows us to have effective communication with hunters, something very important, especially during the hunt.
The headquarters of the Nordic Hunting Club is in Tallinn, Estonia and all members of the Nordic Hunting Club live in Estonia.
Nordic Hunting Club handles all aspects of hunting in Estonia, which means we are not intermediaries and therefore can control the quality of the service offered from start to finish.
Documentation
To hunt in Estonia you need the following documentation:
Hunting License from your country of origin
Passport or ID Card if the hunter is a member of the Schengen area
European Firearms Pass
Contract
In order to hunt with our organization, it is necessary to accept and sign a hunting contract that regulates the terms and conditions of the service provided by our organization. The contract will be provided to the hunter before making the booking for review and signature.
Insurance
Every person, hunter or companion, agrees to take out international hunting insurance valid in Estonia as well as civil liability insurance (damage to third party property), and it is advisable to take out travel insurance, hunting cancellation insurance, medical, repatriation and accident insurance and to inform our organization at least thirty days before the start of the hunt.
Booking
30% of the hunting cost specified in the Hunting Program must be paid by the hunter to proceed with the hunting booking at least 60 days before the start of the hunt. In case of cancellation of the hunt for reasons attributable to the hunter, the amounts paid in advance by the hunter will not be refunded. In the event that said cancellation occurs more than 45 days before the start of the contracted hunt, the hunter has the right to contract a new hunt within the 14 months immediately following the cancelled one without having to pay again the 30% of the costs already paid.
The rest of the hunting cost must be paid upon arrival in Estonia and before starting the hunt.
The balance of trophy fees for animals hunted or wounded plus all extras not included in the contracted package will be determined and calculated at the end of the hunt and must be paid at that time and always before leaving Estonia.
Hunting Areas
We have multiple hunting areas distributed throughout Estonia. In most areas we have a concession from the Estonian State, however, depending on the needs, we use other areas with which we have a cooperation agreement, which guarantees us the ability to hunt practically throughout the Estonian territory.
Firearm Transport
To bring your firearm to Estonia you need to have the European Firearms Pass; in case the hunter comes from outside the European Union, it will be necessary to obtain a temporary firearm import permit which will be handled by our organization. In case the hunter prefers not to bring their own firearm, it is possible to rent high-quality firearms in good condition; in this case the hunter should notify with sufficient advance of their intention to rent a firearm.
For transporting the firearm by air, it is necessary to transport the firearm in a locked case with a padlock or combination. Ammunition or cartridges must be transported in a separate case; normally airlines set a limit of 5 kilos including ammunition or cartridges and case.
Dog Transport
In case you bring your hunting dog, it is necessary that the dog comes with the European pet passport and with the vaccination booklet up to date.
For air transport, it is necessary to contact the airline in advance to book the dog's transport and to know what the limits and transport conditions are.
Normally airlines only allow 2 dogs per plane, although sometimes they allow up to 5, and each dog must travel in a separate carrier that meets IATA specifications. Also, the dog when standing up should not touch the roof of the carrier with its head and should be able to turn around without problems. It is better if the carriers have wheels as they are much easier to move; there are some with removable wheels. To check in the dogs and firearms, you need to go to the check-in counter where they will indicate how to proceed. We recommend arriving at the airport 2 hours in advance to avoid problems.
Trophy Transport
In case the hunter cannot take the trophies with them, our organization will handle the transport to the address indicated by the hunter.
The transport cost is borne by the hunter and our organization does not assume responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the transport company; however, we advise the hunter to take out insurance to receive compensation in case the trophy is damaged.
In case CITES is required, our organization will provide it at no additional cost.
Taxidermy
In our hunting programs we include the first preparation of trophies; additionally, you have the option to have your trophy mounted in Estonia. We have professionals with many years of experience in preparing trophies from animals hunted in Estonia.