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Russia
Ibex (Gorno
Altai)
Many say that
the Gorno Altai Russian Ibex’s area is one of the best currently available
for a true wildness hunt. Russian Altai is in the very center of Asia at the
junction of Siberian taiga, steppes of Kazakhstan and semi-deserts of
Mongolia. The Altai Republic has picturesque landscape, and is referred to
as a "Russian Tibet", located in the center of Eurasia at the junction of
several states, natural zones and cultural worlds.
The average trophy size of the Gorno Altai Ibex in this area ranges from 39
to 45 inches, with a number taken each year measuring between 47 and 48
inches.
This hunt can be
combined with Altai Wapiti (Elk) , Siberian Roe Deer, and Wolf.
Getting to the Hunting Area
You will fly
into Moscow and upon arrival you will be met by ProfiHunt’s representative
who will assist you in the customs formalities. You’ll then most likely
spend the evening in a hotel in Moscow. In the morning you will fly to
Barnaul, accompanied by an English speaking ProfitHunt Representative. You
will then drive between 7 to 9 hours to reach the villages of Tungur or
Kosh-Agash which are located less than 60 miles from the Mongolian boarder.
Hunting Camps
You will
normally hunt out of camps consisting of hunting cabins or tented camps.
They are clean, warm and comfortable and equipped with cots, showers, and
electrical generators. You will find good food and quality service in every
camp.
The Base camps
are located in mountain valleys at elevations between 3,500 to 4,500 feet.
Hunting Methods
During the day
you will travel the upper edges of the mountains while glassing the
hillsides and feeding areas. Due to the immense amount of country that must
be covered to enhance your chance of success, you will be on horseback many
days from 8 to 10 hours, so you should expect extensive horseback riding,
coupled with considerable walking and hiking. Some knowledge and experience
with horses and ridding is definitely a plus.
Temporary tented
camps are set up with the specific goal of hunting a particular trophy or
area. Rams are generally located in very remote country at elevations
approaching 6,500 to 7,000 feet Once the trophy is spotted you will
complete your stalk on foot. Your physical condition is definitely a factor
for this hunt.
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