Hunting

As documented on the millennia-old rock carvings at Ughtasar and Jermajur, hunting, whether for food or sport, has had an extensive history in Armenia. The remarkable rock carvings found at several sites in Syunik are based on scenes referring to social life and rituals and depict single or collective hunting scenes of goats, deer, boars and other animals.

In recorded history, the Khosrov Reserve, located just south of Yerevan, has been mentioned as a hunting ground for the aristocracy. Here, animals were brought from places near and far and bread to be hunted for the recreation of the nobles.

Today, the ancient sport of hunting is alive and prospering in many parts of Armenia. Locals and visitors alike can hunt a wide variety of game, particularly hare, ducks, quails and other birds. Among the many regions where hunting thrives, Ijevan, Meghri, Yeghegnadzor, and Lake Arpi can be singled out.