Kormisosh State Hunting Area
The State Hunting Area Kormisosh, headquartered in the town of Laki, was established in 2011.
Kormisosh occupies part of the Prespa section of the Western Rhodopes, spanning a total area of 41,930 hectares. It is located 210 km from Sofia Airport and 50 km from Plovdiv Airport. A helipad is available near the Karamush Hunting Lodge.
The terrain is typically mountainous, with significant differences in elevation. The highest point is Mount Prespa at 2,001 meters, while the lowest point is where the Svivov Dol River flows into the Chepelarska River at 380 meters. The area is predominantly covered by coniferous forests, with the most common tree species being white pine, followed by spruce, beech, and fir. The climatic conditions in the region favor natural forest regeneration.
The rich wildlife includes red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boar, mouflon, wild goat, capercaillie, and bear. The area also provides excellent conditions for predator hunting, including wolf, wildcat, fox, and marten.
Kormisosh holds the world record for a wild boar trophy, scored at 158.20 CIC points. In addition to this world record, the area boasts an impressive collection of awards, including: Red deer: 3 silver and 3 bronze medals, Wild boar: 7 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals, Wild goat: 1 silver and 1 bronze medal, Bear: 1 gold and 1 silver medal.
Within Kormisosh lies a portion of the Red Wall Biosphere Reserve, spanning 790.30 hectares. The area also features three natural landmarks: Giumberdzhiyata Waterfall, the Rock Bridge in the Sharpan Dupka locality, and St. George’s Waterfall.
The hunting area is equipped with three hunting lodges classified as hunting residences, offering a total of 15 rooms. Additionally, 12 hunting cabins and shelters are distributed across the territory, serving as starting points for hunting and patrolling.
In addition to hunting tourism, Kormisosh offers a range of complementary programs, including fishing, horseback riding, eco-tourism, photo safaris, and excursions to historical sites, natural landmarks, and reserves.