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It is named after Osogovo mountain, at the foot of which is situated the town of Kyustendil. The Station is just 90 km from the Sofia and nearest airport. Its total area is abaut 1,812 ha and the relief is very rugged. The terrain in the upper parts of the mountain is slightly inclined and is steep and precipitous in some places below the strems. The altitude varies from 2,251 m at Ruen peak to 590 m at the lowest point in the town of Kyustendil. The climate is typically mountainous.
 The forests are comprised mainly of beech and Scots pine, inhabited by wild boar, roe deer, hare, wolf, wildcat, pine marten, weasel and other. Woodpigeon, partidge, quail, golden eagle, several falcon varieties, eagle owl and others represent the bird kingdom. The main huting opportunities whithin Game Breeding Station "Osogovo" are wild boar, roe deer, wolf, fox, wildcat, woodpigeon, partridge and quail. The roe deer trophies reach up to 30 g and those of wild boar up to a length of 18 to 22 cm. |
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