HUNT SNOW SHEEP IN RUSSIA & Brown Bear

Kamchataka, Koryak, Magadan, Okhotsk , Yakut

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The Kamchatka Snow Sheep inhabits the central part of the Kamchatka Peninsula. You can expect a trophy from 34-37 inches with an occasional 40-inch ram taken. These sheep have the heaviest bases of all the Asian Snow Sheep.

Koryak Snow Sheep are found in the north of the Kamchatka Peninsula. They average 34-35 inches with an occasional 40-inch ram taken.

There are three subspecies of snow sheep (Ovis nivicola) in the Magadan region, they are Okhotsk, Yakutia, and Kolyma snow sheep.
KOLYMA SNOW SHEEP - Magadan Region
This sheep is found only in the Magadan Region, and predominantly in the Kolyma Mtn. range. The eastern boundary is considered to be the large river valley west of the Koryak Mountains of the Koryak Autonomous Region. The northern boundary is considered to be the Chukotka Autonomous Region border. The western boundary is considered to be the border of Yakutia, from the Omolon River to the Kolyma River. The western boundary then follows the Kolyma River to the Trans-Siberian Highway. The southern boundary is considered to be the Trans-Siberian Highway, which begins in the city of Magadan. This actually runs in a northerly direction. For all practical purposes, the range of the Kolyma sheep is west of the Koryak Mountains down through the Kolyma range of mountains, which are east of the Kolyma River.

OKHOTSK SNOW SHEEP - Magadan Region
The majority of this subspecies are found in the Khabarovsk Region of Siberia. However, within the Magadan Region, the boundary is the southern route of the Trans-Siberian Highway, from the city of Magadan until it crosses the border of Yakutia. The boundary then goes south and follows the border of Yakutia. The area for the Okhotsk snow sheep in Magadan is relatively small.

YAKUTIA SNOW SHEEP - Magadan Region
The majority of this subspecies are found in the Yakutia Region of Siberia. All the sheep located in the Yakutia Region are considered to be Yakutia snow sheep. Within the Magadan Region, the eastern boundary is the Kolyma River until it intersects with the southern route of the Trans-Siberian Highway. The boundary then runs westerly until the Trans-Siberian Highway intersects with the border of Yakutia.

The Okhotsk Snow Sheep inhabits mountainous terrains of Khabarovsk region in Russia. Excellent populations of sheep still exist there. The Okhotsk Snow Sheep trophy is 34-35 inches with an occasionally rams of 40 inches.

The Yakut Snow Sheep is hunted out of Yakutsk where a healthy population of 40-45,000 sheep exist. Expect to do lots of walking on this sheep hunt.

Brown Bear may be hunted on your Snow Sheep trip for just a trophy fee beginning September 1st.

How To Get There:
You arrive at Moscow SVO International Airport where our representative meets you and assists you through customs. Depending on your schedule, you will either overnight in Moscow or continue on to the location of your Snow Sheep hunt.

Hunting Season:
Hunting Season is from August 1st - October 15th. The Season may be shorter in some areas. Bear hunts may be combined with the Snow Sheep Hunt from September 1st.

Hunting:
The Snow Sheep hunts begin with a helicopter trip into base camp at around 2,500 - 3,000 feet.. Camp consists of waterproof tents. Snow sheep hunting is primarily a backpack hunt. Spike camps will be used if sheep are found far away from the base camp. In some cases horses may be available in Kamchatka. The country is truly magnificent. The better condition you are in, the more you will enjoy your hunt.

Accommodation:
Tents will make up the majority of your hunting accommodation. Please bring your sleeping bag and thermarest mattress.

Pricing:
Please contact us for current pricing.

SNOW SHEEP
LOCATION:	Yakutia
DATES:	August 15 – September 30
GROUP SIZE:	1- 5
ACCOMMODATIONS:	Tent camp with heated tents, log cabins
DURATION OF HUNT:	8 hunting days (11-12 days trip from the port of entry)
HUNTING METHOD:	Stalking
COST OF HUNT: (from Zyryanka)	Includes: gun permit, license, meeting at the airports, ground transfers, helicopter transfers, lodging, three meals a day, 1 ram, field trophy preparation, interpreter, veterinary certificate, 1:1 guide. Per hunter……………………………….…………………...CALL
ADDITIONAL COST:	Domestic round trip flight. Approximately……………………$US 700-900 Hotel in Yakutsk…………………………………………..$US 100-200 CITES permit for bear………………………………………....$US 200
ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES	Brown bear CALL

COMMENTS: Yakutia is one of the most rugged and remote areas in the northern hemisphere and offers some of the best sheep hunting. The sheep can be found at altitudes between 1500 – 2000 meters (4500 - 6500 ft) above the sea level. A high population of sheep allows for a success rate of over 90%. Trophies are up to 38”. Temperatures can range from +5 to +20° C (40-70 F) to - 10° C (5° F) at the end of September. Hunters are expected to be physically fit. The hunter may spend a few nights away from the base camp and may be required to ride a horse We recommend wearing leather mountain boots and water repellent clothes and to pack a light sleeping bag. Once a trophy is taken there is a possibility to look for a bear.

LOCATION	Magadan region, Aly-Yuryakh and Tokyr-Yuryakh valleys
DATES	August 15 – September 30
GROUP SIZE	1 - 5
ACCOMMODATIONS	Tent camp, log huts, portable shower and toilet, spike camps
DURATION OF HUNT	14 days from Magadan (8 hunting days)
HUNTING METHOD	Stalking along the see ranges
COST OF HUNT (from Magadan)	Includes round trip helicopter transfer from Magadan, license, 1:1 guide guide, guide, lodging, three meals a day, 1 ram, veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, hotel in Magadan, gun permit Per hunter……………………….…………………………... CALL
ADDITIONAL COST	CITES permit for bear…………………………………………$US 200 Second ram...……………………………………………… CALL
ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES	Brown bear CALL

COMMENTS: Northern part of Magadan region has very high concentration of sheep, found at elevations of 300 to 1000 m. (1000 - 3000 ft.). On a good day hunter can spot up to 30 rams. Weather, especially at the end of September can get harsh. It is important to bring warm, waterproof clothes and waterproof mountain boots.

LOCATION	Okhotsk, Yudomsky range
DATES	August 1 – October 10
GROUP SIZE	2 - 4
ACCOMMODATIONS	Tent camp, spike camps
DURATION OF HUNT	10 days from Okhotsk (6 hunting days)
HUNTING METHOD	Stalking along the see ranges.
COST OF HUNT (from Magadan)	Includes round trip helicopter transfer from Magadan, license, 1:1 guide guide, guide, lodging, three meals a day, 1 ram, veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, gun permit Per hunter……………………….…………………………...CALL
ADDITIONAL COST	CITES permit for bear…………………………………………$US 200 Second ram...…………………………………………………CALL Hotel in Khabarovsk………………………………………..$US 50-200 Roundtrip flight Moscow-Khabarovsk-Okhotsk……Approx $US 8-900
ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES	Brown bear CALL, caribou CALL

COMMENTS: Hunt starts from Okhotsk with approximately 1.5 hr helicopter flight. Hunt takes place at elevations of up to 2000 m. (6600 ft.). Tent camp is located very close to the Weather, especially at the end of September can get harsh. Hunters must bring warm, waterproof clothes, waterproof mountain boots and sleeping bag.

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