📝 Description
Long-term rights to use the unique hunting unit 'Aukštaitija' are available for auction, covering territories in Ignalina and Utena districts. The total area of this hunting unit is 7543.0 hectares, of which 6500.0 ha are classified as hunting land suitable for maintaining game populations.
The plot is divided by predominant tree species and yield types: pure and mixed deciduous forests make up 826.8 ha, mixed coniferous with deciduous forests - 422.6 ha, pure spruce and mixed coniferous with small deciduous impurity forests - 1642.0 ha, and pure pine forests - 2145.9 ha. There are also 848.9 ha of fields (agricultural land and shrubs) and 613.8 ha of water bodies. Non-hunting areas where hunting is prohibited or there are no conditions for breeding game animals occupy 1043.0 ha.
The annual fee for using game resources in this unit was 5756,72 EUR in 2024, payable annually by February 15. The auction winner will receive a permit to use this plot for a period of 10 years according to the procedure approved by the Minister of Environment's order No. 512 dated September 30, 2002.
Registration and payment of deposits must be completed by 2025-07-07. The auction will take place from 2025-07-10 09:00:00 to 2025-07-11 13:59:59. A mandatory deposit of 15000 EUR is required, which will be returned to the winner upon issuing the permit or to unsuccessful bidders within 5 business days, except when the winner refuses rights to use the plot.
The object representatives are the Department of Environmental Protection under the Ministry of Environment.
The plot is divided by predominant tree species and yield types: pure and mixed deciduous forests make up 826.8 ha, mixed coniferous with deciduous forests - 422.6 ha, pure spruce and mixed coniferous with small deciduous impurity forests - 1642.0 ha, and pure pine forests - 2145.9 ha. There are also 848.9 ha of fields (agricultural land and shrubs) and 613.8 ha of water bodies. Non-hunting areas where hunting is prohibited or there are no conditions for breeding game animals occupy 1043.0 ha.
The annual fee for using game resources in this unit was 5756,72 EUR in 2024, payable annually by February 15. The auction winner will receive a permit to use this plot for a period of 10 years according to the procedure approved by the Minister of Environment's order No. 512 dated September 30, 2002.
Registration and payment of deposits must be completed by 2025-07-07. The auction will take place from 2025-07-10 09:00:00 to 2025-07-11 13:59:59. A mandatory deposit of 15000 EUR is required, which will be returned to the winner upon issuing the permit or to unsuccessful bidders within 5 business days, except when the winner refuses rights to use the plot.
The object representatives are the Department of Environmental Protection under the Ministry of Environment.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the starting price for using the 'Aukštaitija' hunting unit rights?
The starting auction price is 5756 EUR.
Which municipalities does the 'Aukštaitija' hunting unit belong to?
The hunting unit covers both territories: Ignalina district and Utena district municipalities.
When is the auction and when must registration be completed?
The auction starts 2025-07-10 09:00:00 and ends 2025-07-11 13:59:59. Registration ends by 2025-07-07 23:59:59.
What is the total area and hunting land?
The total area is 7543.0 ha, of which 6500.0 ha are classified as hunting land.
What is the annual fee for game resource usage?
The annual fee for 2024 was 5756,72 EUR, payable annually by February 15.
What registration fee and deposit are required to participate?
A non-refundable registration fee of 29 EUR and a 15000 EUR deposit are required, paid by 2025-07-07.
How long is the permit valid after winning the auction?
The winner will receive a permit to use game resources for a period of 10 years.