CAUCASIAN CHAMOIS HUNTING IN RUSSIA 2010

Chamois are graceful, nimble and surefooted animals that inhabit high alpine slopes. When alarmed, chamois hide in inaccessible places. Chamois look like a crossbreed of a mountain goat and an antelope and originate from the mountains of Asia and Europe. They are seldom found below 5,500 feet, and often live as high as 13,000 feet. Chamois hunt is a combination of a great opportunity for sightseeing and challenge hunting. The Chamois counts toward the Capra World Slam.

How to Get There:

You will fly to Moscow airport, and then fly to Mineralnyye Vody next morning. Our crew will meet you in Moscow, assist you through the customs and take to the hotel. Flight from Moscow to Mineralnyye Vody lasts around two hours.  

Hunting:

All hunting for Caucasian Chamois is done on foot. In some camps horses are available for transportation around the area. Spike camps are used in most areas. Males are generally located in the very remote country at 7,500 feet. Expect some horseback riding, considerable walking and hiking. Some riding experience is a must. During the day you will explore the upper edges of the mountains and examine the hillsides, feeding and resting areas through the field glasses. A temporary tented camp is set up with the specific goal of hunting a particular animal or area.  Once the trophy is spotted you complete your stalk on foot. 

Additional Trophies:   

Mid-Eastern Brown Bear + € 150 CITES

Wild Boar

€ 500 tag is to be paid up front for every additional trophy.  Non-refundable. Upon harvesting an animal this amount is taken into account for trophy fee.

Season:

The season is from August 1 to November 10 with the optimal period from September 1 to October 15.

Camp:

Accommodations are in tented camps at 6,500 feet. We use big comfortable tents with cots. Electric generator is used to provide lighting and charging. Shower is available. Please note that spike camps are used intensively.  

Weather:

Day and night temperatures have wide amplitude due to the high altitude and surrounding glaciers. Afternoon fog is quite normal. In August-mid-September daytime highs are 77-80 F, with lows of 35-40 F. In mid-September-October daytime temperatures are 50-59 F with 15-23 F at night. Snow can be expected at the tops in the first decade of September.

Approximate Itinerary:

This price includes: Meeting and drop off at the airport; All transportation from Mineralnyye Vody to camp; All transportation in the hunting area; Accommodation and food in the camp during the whole tour; Service of professional guide; All serving staff including one interpreter per group/camp; Escort  from/to Moscow.

This price excludes: Airline ticket to/from Moscow  Internal flight from Moscow to Mineralnyye Vody and back (approx. economy € 350; business € 1000); Visa; Insurance; Personal items; Hotels and meals in Moscow or Mineralnyye Vody before or after the hunt (hotel in Moscow from € 150); Excess luggage payment charged by airlines; Sightseeing program; The cost of any extra hunting days; The cost of additional trophies; Gratuities to your hunting guide and staff.

€ 150 Formalities package: Invitation; Firearm export/import permit; International veterinary certificate; Visa registration.

*Booking and Payment:

The quoted prices are subject to USD currency fluctuations. Profi Hunt Ltd reserves the right to change the price with preliminary notification of the client.

A 50 % deposit is required to hold your hunt date. FINAL PAYMENT is due 60 days prior to safari starting date. Cancellation 181 days prior to safari starting date, the full deposit is refunded less $500 per hunting client handing fee.

Cancellation 180 to 61 days prior to safari starting date, the full deposit is forfeited.

Cancellation 60 days or less prior to safari starting date, the total safari cost is forfeited.

GOOD HUNTING!