7638 Elimo-Kitsi-Piilo

There are hunting restrictions in this permit area.

The hunting area includes Nature Conservation Areas of Patvi (a different area than Patvinsuo National Park), Pönttövaara-Pahkavaara, Koskutkangas, the nature reserve on Lieksa's eastern border and the Ukonsärkkä-Jäkäläkangas and Miikkulankangas-Anttosenkangas (Finnish Government Decree 140/2021 on the nature reserves of the province of North Karelia). Also Ruunaa Hiking Area is located in this permit area. In these areas, hunting is restricted in terms of game species and hunting seasons.

Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms and on the area map.

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 around the area can be found on the following pages:

• Visit Ilomantsi (visitilomantsi.fi)

• Koli (koli.fi)

• Visit Karelia (visitkarelia.fi)

There are hiking services, such as campfire sites, in this permit area.

More information about the area and hiking services are available at Luontoon.fi.