Caucasian Chamois hunting in Russia
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Caucasian Chamois inhabits Caucasian Mountains. It has relatively short, stout horns. The average trophy size is 7-8 inches / 17-20cm. We organize this hunt in the Caucasian Mountains of Russia - the most scenic country in the world, with almost 100 % success.
| How to get there |
You arrive to Moscow International Airport; our crew meets you there, assists through the customs and takes to hotel. Next morning you fly to Mineralnyye Vody. Flight form Moscow to Mineralnyye Vody lasts around two hours. |
| Hunting season |
The season is from the 1st of August to the 10th of November with the optimal period from the 1st of August to the 1st of October. |
| Hunting |
The hunting is done on foot using jeeps or horses in the hunting area. Expect walking to good observation points, glassing for several hours, and then possible moving to another area until you find your trophy. Animals normally use steep country and tree line open spots at 7,500 – 8,000 feet / 2,500 -2,700 m. Normally you spot and stalk Chamois from the tops. Chamois hunting is a great challenging experience. |
| Base Camps |
Accommodations are in tented camps or cabins at 5,100 feet / 2,700 m equipped with cots and stoves. Electric generator is used to provide lighting and charging. Shower is available. |
| Weather |
Weather is quite unpredictable. Day temperatures have wide amplitude, and nights are always cool due to the high elevation and surrounding glaciers. Afternoon fog is a normal condition. August – mid-September: Daytime highs are 77-80 F/ 22-25 C, with lows of 35-40 F / 3-10 C. In mid-September – October daytime temperatures are 50-59F /10-15 C with 15-23 F / -8 -5 C at night. Snow can be expected at the tops in the first decade of September. |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Moscow, customs formalities, check into hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Flight to Mineralnyye Vody, 3-hour drive to Karachaevsk, check into hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Visa registration, drive to base camp. |
| Day 4-8 |
5 day hunt. |
| Day 9 |
Return back to Karachaevsk, check into hotel. |
| Day 10 |
Flight to Moscow, check into hotel. |
| Day 11 |
Departure from Moscow. |
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