Amur Brown Bear hunting
in Russia
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Amur Brown bear (Ursus arctos lasiotus) is also known as Black Grizzly because of its almost black color. In Russia they are found along the Amur River region and in Sakhalin Island. Amur Brown Bear runs between eight and eight and a half feet with occasional ten–foot bears taken. It is a perfect hunting with very high chances for success.
| How to get there |
The most convenient way to Khabarovsk goes via Moscow. Our crew meets you at the airport upon arrival to Moscow and assists through the customs. If there is no opportunity to fly to Khabarovsk the same day, we take you to the hotel for overnight. Next day you fly to Khabarovsk, and then travel to camp by car and by boat. |
| Hunting season |
The season is from April 20 to May 20 and from September 1 to September 30. |
| Hunting |
In spring bears are typically congregated in areas where the first green grass shoots appear. They are hunted by spot and stalk, and also by baiting. Considerable walking is necessary. Fall hunts are done on boat, foot, or by spotting and stalking while observing active salmon streams, berry patches and feeding areas. You may be taken for a few days to a temporary cabin with the specific goal of hunting a particular animal or area. |
| Base Camps |
You are accommodated in a hunting house. All camps are equipped with stoves, beds, outdoor shower cabin. You find good food and service. One interpreter per camp is provided for the whole trip. |
| Weather |
During daylight hours in April/May the temperature is 50-60 F / 10- 15 C with frost at night. In September weather is normally sunny with occasional showers and with day time highs of 60 -70 F/ 15-20 C, with lows of 40-50 F / 5 +10 C. |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Arrival to Moscow, overnight at the hotel |
| Day 2 |
Flight to Khabarovsk that lasts for about 7 hours. Transfer by car to the hunting area, overnight at the first hunting camp. |
| Day 3 |
Two hour transfer by car, then by boat to the hunting camp. |
| Day 4-13 |
9 days hunt. |
| Day 14 |
Back to Khabarovsk, check into hotel. |
| Day 15 |
Back to Moscow, depart for Moscow or stay overnight and departure next day. |
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