Russia

Altai Wapiti or Maral (Elk)

Many say that the Gorno Altai Wapiti’s area is one of the best currently available for a true wildness hunt. The 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 a very picturesque landscape, and is referred to as a "Russian Tibet" in the center of Eurasia at the junction of several states, natural zones and cultural worlds.

This hunt can be combined with Gorno Altai Ibex, Siberian Roe Deer, Siberian Brown Bear, Musk 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 four hours to Barnaul, accompanied by an English speaking ProfitHunt Representative.  Dependent on your hunting area, you will then drive 8 to 12 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 but have no modern conveniences.

Base camps are equipped with cots, showers and electric generators.  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. Stags are generally located on open slopes of mountains at elevations between 6,000 to 6,500 feet   Once the trophy is spotted you will complete your stalk on foot.  Your physical condition is a factor for this hunt.