State Game Breeding Station “KARAKUZ” is situated in the Danube valley – in the hilly South Dobrudzha region and on the northern slopes of low mountain massifs. The hunting area covers 19,388 ha. A vast low hilly plain with a northern aspect occupies most of the territory. The forests form complexes and massifs separated by cultivated lands. Turkey oak and lime are the dominant tree species, which determine the natural vegetation. The Station is 450 km from the capital Sofia and 130 km from Varna airport. The main game species are: RED DEER, ROE DEER, WILD BOAR and HARE. The representatives of predators are: JACKAL, FOX and WILD CAT. “Karakuz” is one of the State Game Breeding Stations best specialized in Small Game Hunting – for PHEASANT, WILD DUCK, GOOSE, QUAIL and WOOD PIGEON. The Station has gained acclaim at national and international level for red deer, roe deer and wildcat trophies. The world red deer trophy record of 273.6 CIC points was recorded here in 1988.