7652 Ilomantsi

The Koirajoki Nature Conservation Area is located within the hunting area. Hunting in the Koitajoki Nature Conservation Area is only permitted for:

• Wild boar, mountain hare, brown hare, and fox from September 1 to February 28

• Mink and raccoon dog from September 1 to February 28

Hunting of other small game is prohibited in the Koitajoki Nature Conservation Area. The area is marked on the permit area map.

The Viitalahdensuo Nature Conservation Area is also located within the hunting area. Hunting in the Viitalahdensuo Nature Conservation Area is only permitted for:

• Black grouse and capercaillie

• Wild boar, mountain hare, and brown hare from September 1 to February 28

• Mink and raccoon dog from September 1 to February 28

Hunting of other small game is prohibited in the Viitalahdensuo Nature Conservation Area. The area is marked on the permit area map.

The Koivusuo Nature Reserve, where hunting is prohibited, is located in the middle of the hunting area.

For more detailed boundaries of the restricted areas, see the permit area map.

With a small predator permit, dogs may be let loose only for hunting the species mentioned in the permit terms from August 20 to April 30. Letting dogs loose for other purposes, such as exercising the dog without the intention of hunting the species mentioned in the permit terms, drive hunting other game species, or training the dog with other game species, is prohibited.

Border zone

This permit area is limited to the border zone in the east, where hunting is prohibited. Pay particular attention to letting the dog go near the border zone. Stop and catch the dog immediately if it moves towards the border when chasing game. A permit is always required for visiting the border zone. Further information on applying for a permit can be found on the Finnish Border Guard's website (raja.fi).

Services in the area

Information about tourism services in Ilomantsi can be found on the following websites:

• Visit Ilomantsi (visitilomantsi.fi)

• Visit Karelia (visitkarelia.fi)

The area offers hiking services, such as campfire sites.

More information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.