Marco Polo Argali hunting in Tajikistan
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Tajikistan offers the excellent Marco Polo Argali hunt. Over the last 12 years our hunters enjoyed 100% success. Average trophy size runs from 55 to 56 inches with several 60-62 inches rams taken every season. Outstanding 68 inches Marco Polo ram was taken in 2003 by our client Sheik Mohamed. The season of 2006-2007 also proves lucky:
Michael Stough (USA) harvests 59 inches ram (September 2006)
and Jurgen Sartori (Germany) takes the trophy of 62 inches (January 2007).
PROFI HUNT Ltd. operates in the best areas, Murgab & Karakul, with the best camps and the most experienced guides: two guides for each hunter. Some good hunting for Mid-Asian Ibex and Wolf can be included.
| How to get there |
The most convenient and reliable way to Bishkek is by Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Turkey. There are two flights a week serviced by 737 jet. We meet you in Bishek by VIP service and our crew assist you through the customs, then you take 45-minute flight to Osh. Osh is a city number two in Kyrgyzstan; with 3000-year history. It is situated 370 miles / 600 km to the south of Bishkek. 4x4 van gets the hunters accompanied by PROFI-HUNT manager from Osh to the hunting area in Tajikistan. This rout from Osh to the hunting country is rather tiresome but gradually you adapt to the high altitude during your travel. The distance from Osh to Tajikistan border is 150 miles / 230 km. You drive by the villages Gulcha, Sary-Tash, mountain pass Kyzyl Art - 13,000 feet / 4,280 m – border point between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. |
| Hunting season |
The season is from September 1 to mid-December, February and March. |
| Hunting |
In the morning you get into your jeep. Horseback hunt is not available in Tajikistan. During the day you will explore the upper edges of the mountains, glassing the hillsides and feeding areas. Once the trophy is located you complete your stalking on foot. You hunt at 14,000 feet / 5,000 m. Physical condition is a factor on the stalking portion of the hunt. A long range shooting, up to 400-500 yards/m is usual for Marco Polo Argali hunt. |
| Base Camps |
In Tajikistan the camps are located at 12000 to 13500 feet. They are wooden structures. We take our clients to famous “Hot Springs” camp. It is warm, clean and comfortable with separate areas for dining, bathing and sleeping and has electrical generation. You will find good food and quality service. Every camp is equipped with a satellite-phone or radio station, and the first medical kit. |
| Weather |
Usually, weather is favorable and rather predictable in this region during the hunting period. During daylight hours in November the temperature is from 30 Fahrenheit / 0 Celsius up to 50 F / 10 C and during nighttime from 14 F / -10 C up to 5 F / -15 C. Windy conditions. |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Arrival in Bishkek, customs formalities, flight to Osh |
| Day 2 |
Arrival to the hunting camp, rest |
| Day 3 – 9 |
7day hunt |
| Day 10 |
Return to Osh and Bishkek, overnight. |
| Day 11 |
Departure |
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