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State Game Breeding Station “DIKCHAN” is situated on the slopes of the “Dabrash massif” in the Southwest Rhodopes. It lies between the Mesta River’s valley and the “Dospat” dam lake and covers a total area of 20,000 ha. The relief is mountainous to hilly-mountainous with an altitude of 450 to 1,750 m. The main coniferous tree species are Austrian and Scots pine, spruce and fir. Birch and oak are the most common of the deciduous stands. The southern geographical aspect of the region, the mild Mediterranean climate and the proximity of “Dospat” Dam Lake are ideal preconditions for optimum growth of the main game species: RED DEER, FALLOW DEER, ROE DEER, WILD BOAR, MOUFLON and CAPERCAILLIE – all with excellent trophy characteristics. Two bases for intensive breeding and use of wild boar and mouflon have been established. Red deer trophies have been awarded gold, silver and bronze medals and a wolf trophy – gold medal. Wild boar trophy has received gold and silver medals.
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