Hunting Farming as Innovative Direction of Integrated Development of Rural Areas

The article substantiates the need for integrated development of rural territories. This article substantiates the need for integrated development of rural territories. The possibility of developing rural areas through special methods of farming based on the joint use of agricultural and nonagricultural resources (biological resources of the animal world, forestry land and agricultural land) is shown. The organization of agrotouristic hunting complexes is proposed, and they are considered a viable alternative to agricultural enterprises. The integrated activities of agrotouristic hunting farms are not only aimed at mass hunting sport, but will also ensure the viability of nearby rural settlements, focusing on the development of rural, ecological, gastronomic, cultural, educational, event and sports tourism. The functionality and significance of the proposed business idea for the “healthy” development of rural areas, with particular attention to priority social areas, are noted. In order to assess the appropriateness of a business idea, a pilot project of an agrotouristic hunting complex has been developed as part of the study.