The Ilomantsi permit area is a hunting area which year after year remains one of the most popular hunting areas in North Karelia. It is formed from two different sub-areas. Small game hunters primarily seek grouse in the area, but it is also favored by those hunting Canadian beaver. The landscape is characterized by hills, larger and smaller rivers and lakes, pine forests, drained peatlands, and open swamp areas. The area is mostly commercial forest, but there are also more untouched areas. All large predators are regularly present in the area.
The hunting area includes Nature Conservation Areas where hunting is restricted. For more information, see the section "Keep in mind in this area" on this page.
19.11.2024
Every fishing and hunting area and hut has a page with a map window that shows the location of the destination. In case of permit areas, you can see the borders of the area. Did you know that you can choose what and how information is displayed on the map?
19.11.2024
The Eräluvat.fi website and the Eräluvat webshop have been merged and renewed. As a result of the update, old customer accounts are no longer be available. Paid permits continue to be valid.
18.11.2024
See how permits and huts become available for sale on the new Eräluvat.fi service. Remember to create a customer account before making your first purchase!
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.
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).
Information about tourism services in Ilomantsi can be found on the following websites:
The area offers hiking services, such as campfire sites.
More information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.
Samuli Karppinen
Jyväskylä
Jyrki Turpeinen
Ylämylly
Permits are sold for the period: 20.8.2025–28.2.2026
Permits are sold for the period:20.8.2024–30.4.2025
Permit sales for the next season will start on 16.6.2025 09:00.
Permits are sold for the period: 20.8.2025–30.4.2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.8.2024–30.4.2025
Permit sales for the next season will start on 16.6.2025 09:00.
Permits are sold for the period: 1.8.2025–30.4.2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.11.2024–30.4.2025
Permit sales for the next season will start on 16.6.2025 09:00.
Permits are sold for the period: 1.11.2025–30.4.2026
