The results obtained and activity directions of hunting efficiency increase at the present stage

Abstract

It is possible to call the present stage of hunting development in Belarus transitional: from extensive to intensive development of wild animals, from predominant public using of game animals to the state and social with maximum commercialization. It is important to define productivity of this transition. By way of forest and hunting economy “Novogrudsky Forestry” example the analysis of results obtained is made: indicators of biological potential, biotechnical and hunting management actions, foreign hunting tourism efficiency, incomes and expenses items are defined. Foreign hunting tourism gives incomes on 66%. One thousand hectares of hunting grounds make income of 13.5 million rubles. Local population using the most part of animals production limit introduces income no more than 10%.