Tian Shan Wapiti or Maral hunting in Kazakhstan
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Republic of Kazakstan is a hunting paradise with great Tian Shan wapiti and Mid-Asian Ibex hunting. The Tian Shan wapiti is the largest of the Asian wapitis and a magnificent trophy. The antlers are massive and similar in form to those of North American wapitis. Also Mid-Asian Ibex can be harvested as additional trophy. Hunting areas are located in Eastern Kazakhstan bordering with China. PROFI HUNT Ltd has been guiding Maral Stag hunts for 10 years with over 90% success.
| How to get there |
You arrive to Almaty, the capital of Kazakhstan, on Lufthansa flight, via Frankfurt. Our representative meets you at the airport and assists through the customs. We highly recommend to stay overnight in Almaty as all international airlines arrive there around midnight. In the morning you will travel to the hunting area. Drive to the hunting areas lasts for 7-12 hours, depending on the area you hunt. |
| Hunting season |
Hunting season is from the 1st of September to the 1st of December. Bugle Maral hunts run from the 15th of September to the 10th of October. It is not only the most exciting but also the most successful time to hunt. September, October are the best time for combination hunts for Maral & Mid-Asian Ibex or Siberian Roe deer. |
| Hunting |
Bugling for a mature elk is one of the greatest hunting trillsl. It is not uncommon to hear six or nine Marals calling at the same time. Hunting is based from horse back due to the immense amount of country to be covered to hunt the animals successfully. Expect extensive horseback riding 8 – 10 hours a day and considerable walking. Some knowledge and experience with horses and riding is a must. A temporary tented camp is set up with the specific goal of hunting a particular animal or area. It usually takes at least one day to reach your spike camp. Elk is generally located on opened slopes of mountains at 8,000 -8,500 feet / 2,500-2,800 m. Once the trophy is spotted you complete your stalk on foot. A prime hunting time is in the morning and then in the evening. |
| Base Camps |
Camps are hunting cabins, tents or yurts, they are set up for no more that two to three hunters. They are clean, warm and comfortable but have no modern conveniences. They are equipped with stoves and cots. There is separate large tent for dining and one for shower. The camps are located in mountain valleys at 3,000- 4,000 feet / 1,000 -1,300 m. Every camp has a cook who can offer you home style meals. You will find very good food and quality service. Electricity is supplied by generating sets. |
| Weather |
During daylight hours the temperature in September is from 50 - 55 F/ 10 to 15 C and during night time from 23 up to 40 F / -5 to 5 C. Normally, weather is favorable during the hunting season. Expect hard frost in the morning and variable weather during the day. Light snow and rain are also possible. |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Almaty, customs formalities, check into hotel. |
| Day 2 |
Travel to the hunting area, sight in your rifle and rest, adjust to the time change. |
| Day 3 – 12 |
10 day hunt |
| Day 13 |
Back to Almaty, stay overnight or return flight home. |
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