Marco Polo sheep hunting in Kyrgyzstan
Exciting Kyrgyzstan Marco Polo sheep hunts. Hunting sheep in Kyrgyzstan
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Marco Polo sheep (Ovis ammon), the largest living wild sheep, found in the highlands of eastern Central Asia. It may stand 1.3 m (4 feet) high at the shoulders and weigh more than 140 kg (300 pounds). Large horns, present in the rams, are especially massive in the Pamir argali, or Marco Polo sheep, in which they may be 1.8 m (6 feet) or more in length.
Encyclopedia Britannica. 2005
12-days Marco Polo sheep hunting tour program in Issyk-Kul mountains:
Hunting seasons: from 15 August till 1 December, 2006 and from 1 March till 30 March, 2007
Hunting area: Inner Tian-Shan, Karasay-Sirt valley, Issyk-Kul oblast (110000 hectares of private hunting ground)
Accommodation: camp/hunting cabins
Altitude: 3800-4100 m
Distance from the main road Bishkek-Karakol: 210 km
Duration of expedition: 12 days (8 days for active hunting)
Method of hunting: using horses for transportation; stalking (totally 3 approaches)
Number of hunters in group: 1-3.
1 Day. Meeting at "Manas" Airport. Upon client's wish for adaptation to local climate accommodating in Bishkek hotels or resorts and hotels of Issyk-Kul (price for accommodation is not included in the tour);
2 Day. Drive by off-roader to the hunting area. Adaptation to high mountains conditions, rifle check, rest;
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Days. Active hunting for the Marco Polo Sheep and other games
11 Day. Upon client's choice accommodation in Bishkek hotels or resorts of Issyk-Kul (price for accommodation is not included in the tour);
12 Day. Departure from "Manas" airport, Bishkek City.
Notes:
The hunting requires good physical shape;
Upon hunter's wish it is possible to change the proposed program;
Stalking at the final stage;
Shooting range is 200 up to 500 meters.
Climate
Usually, weather is favorable and more predictable in this region during the Autumn hunting period.
Climate - continental. Spring: March: +15°C daytime, -5°C at night;
Autumn: from +15°C daytime, - 20°C at night. Expect windy conditions.
Basis tour price per 1 hunter - 19000-20000 US$ (for citizens of Europe and US. For CIS citizens the price is 18000 US$) regardless of size includes:
Formalities package: Kyrgyz visa support, state's taxes and licenses, permit documentation for exporting trophy, firearm import/export permit, veterinarian certificate, Kyrgyzstan CITES permit, official registration during all period of stay in camp;
Airport assistance;
One trophy - Marco Polo ram;
Hunting camp accommodation;
Meals en route "Bishkek-Bishkek" and in camp (European and local cuisine);
Soft and alcoholic beverages (limited supply) during stay in camp;
All transportation on Kyrgyzstan territory: pick up and drop off at the airport, transfer from Bishkek to the camp and back (by car on the road, by Russian off-road "UAZ-469" or jeep in the mountains);
All serving staff including one interpreter per group/camp;
Assistance of professional Hunter & Game Keeper during the hunt (2 per one hunter);
Horses (2 horses per hunter);
Trophy care and packing for shipment.
Price does not include:
Airfare from your city to Bishkek and back;
Bishkek or Issyk-Kul hotel accommodation;
Meals and alcoholic beverages in Bishkek;
Items of a personal nature;
Sightseeing program;
The cost of any extra hunting days;
The cost of additional trophies;
Trophy shipment;
Tips.
Price for non-hunter (observer) - 140 US$ per day.
Refund if unsuccessful - 9000 US$.
Additional options:
Hunters will have an opportunity to hunt for another thopheys during the hunting for additional price (if desired): ibex - 2500 US$, wolf - 500 US$;
Hunting is also can be provided at At-Bashinski district, Arpa valley, 110 km from the border with China. Here there is a recently constructed house with all nessesary facilities and also steam and in-door toilet. Camp locates on the altitude of 3500 m.
Suggested equipment list:
Heavy socks, one pair for each day of hunt. Shorts and undershirts for each day;
White overcoat (for camouflage);
Good quality sleeping bag, down or fiber of at least 3 pounds fill weight, mummy type is best;
Sunglasses or goggles;
Binoculars and spotting scope, camera and film, flashlight;
Several pairs of long underwear;
High-quality mountain boots;
Good quality windbreaker over clothing. Gortex hunting and ski clothing is excellent;
Extra duffel bags to transport trophies home;
Minimum of 40 rounds ammunition;
Toilet kit and personal gear.
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We hope you like the program and assure you that we are absolutely open to any suggestions to increase the range of our services for the entire satisfaction of our clients and are happy to meet your special requirements.
Contact our specialist who will work closely with you or your travel agent to carefully prepare an itinerary based on your interests.
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