Hunt for Hume Argali in Kirgizia

The area inhabited by the Hume Argali encompasses the mountains south of the country from the Naryn River up to the Chinese boarder. The strong and very twisted horns of the Hume Argali have always fascinated locals and international hunters alike.

The size of the Hume Argali with rare exception are not as big as the Marco Polo Argali from the Pamir in the south of Tadjikistan. Average sizes are 130 to 140 cm 51 to 55 inches, although trophies with horns of up to 150 to 155 cm 59 to 61 cm have been taken.

Argali prefer wide plateaus and sloping mountains without steep rocky ledges. The mountains here reach an altitude of 3500 to 4500 metres. The base camp is at an altitude of 3000 metres ( so hunters don’t need to acclimatize)

Hunting Area

Tien Shan (Kirgizia) in the region of Naryn, Aksay and Lake Issyk-Kul.

Transport

A four hour flight from Moscow to Bishkek or a direct flight from Europe to Bishkek, then 8 to 15 hours by vehicle to the hunting camp.

Accommodation

Hunting lodges, yurts and heated tents.

Group Size

1 to 4 hunters

Seasons

September to November and February 15 to March.

Hunting Methods

Overnight in the base camp then transfer to the hunting area by vehicle. Cars and horses are used for spotting animals and stalking is done on foot. Roebuck and Djeiran Gazelle can be added on this hunt. Group size is 3 to 4 hunters.

Cost Includes

Accompanying and translation during the whole trip, acquiring of invitation for hunters visa, acquiring rifle permit, meeting and clearing of customs in all airports, guiding, food and accommodation, field care of trophies and export and CITES permit.

Not included in Cost

Overnight accommodation in Bishkek US$ 90 per night, cost of Kirgizian visa US$30, VIP service in Bishkek US$120 per hunter, airline tickets.

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