Mongolia
Altai Argali
The Altai Argali
is a magnificent sheep and is a trophy you will long admire. The Altai
Argaili makes it’s home in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia, Russia
and Kazakhstan. Mongolia is only the country where the hunting for the Altai
Argali is legally possible.
The Mongolian
mountain desert steppe offers ideal habitat for the Altai Argali and Ibex.
Basis the emphasis placed on this trophy by hunters, this hunt is one of the
most popular destinations for mountain hunters and you can expect a well
organized hunt.
The average
trophy size of the Altai Argali is between 50 to 52 inches, with a number of
trophies taken in excess of 55 to 58 inches.
One comment with
regards to pursing this trophy needs to be made: the number and quality of
sheep on the mountain has diminished over the last several years due to
large numbers of domestic livestock which are raised in the same area. Basis
a growing population base of 2.8 million people, Mongolia now has herds of
domestic animals estimated at 29 million which compete for food in the areas
that Altai Argali inhabit.
Getting to the Hunting Area
You fly to
Ulaanbaatar (UB) usually thru Frankfurt, Moscow, or Seoul. Upon arrival
will be met by ProfiHunt’s representative who will assist you in the customs
formalities. You’ll then spend the evening in a Hotel and fly the next day
via the “Fokker 50” to western Mongolia after which you will transfer to
camp.
Hunting Camps
The camps are
traditional Asian ger or yurts. They are warm, clean and comfortable with
separate areas for dining, bathing and sleeping. Every camp has a cook and
an interpreter. You will find experience very good food and a quality
service. Electricity is supplied by generating sets.
Hunting Methods
You will be
transported to the hunting area via jeep or horseback with the hunting done
on foot. Ibex are normally spotted each day in good numbers at elevations
between 7,000 – 8,500 feet. Large rams are normally found in very remote
and rocky terrain. After you spot a ram and decide to pursue it, you will
make your stalk on foot. Your physical condition will be a factor.
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