RUSSIA
KUBAN TUR
Hunting area : Karachay-Cherkess Republic.
Season: from 1 August to 30 November
Duration: 5 days of hunting, 2 days transfer
Hunting methods : Stalking
Group : 1-3 hunters.
Accommodation: In a hunting lodge or in tents while hunting in the mountains.
The standard package of services includes:
Meeting and seeing off a group of hunters at the airport of the city of Mineralnye Vody.
Transfer Mineralnye Vody airport – Karachaevsk and back by car.
Accommodation in a hunting lodge or in a tent camp for 6 days / 5 days of hunting.
Three meals a day (including dry rations during the hunt).
Game hunting service 1×1.
Motor transport or provision of horses for movement in the hunting area (if necessary).
Primary processing and packaging of the trophy for transportation.
Providing all the necessary documents for the captured hunting trophies.
Additionally paid:
Accommodation and meals before and after the hunt at the hotel.
Airfare for the representative of the company accompanying the group.
Alcohol.
Personal expenses.
Tips.
General Information:
Karachay-Cherkessia – hunt for Kuban Tur and Caucasian chamois, that live in the rocky heights of mountains between 2100 and 3900 meters above sea level. The maximum height of the mountains in the hunting areas of 5000 m, while the line of constant snow cover at altitudes of 3500 m.
Kabardino-Balkaria – hunt for Mid-Caucasian Tur. The hunting grounds begin in the southern outskirts of the Chegem and Bezengi. Hunting is carried out in field conditions on inaccessible steep slopes.
Tours meet in remote areas at an altitude of almost 3,000 m or below in a wooded area at a height of 2300 m.
North Ossetia – Alania – hunt for Dagestan Tur and Caucasian chamois/ Animals that can be a good trophy inhabit the Alpine zone of the mountains at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. Hunting with the approach and requires from the hunter a good physical preparation and readiness to heavy transitions in the mountains and sleeping in tents. Besides mountain hunting involves a hunter shooting skills at long distances.
Dagestan – is the best way to experience the extent of their endurance and hunting skills is considered to be hunting just for Dagestan Tur. You must be ready for serious physical activity, but the prize that awaits hunters who will cope with this ordeal, really worthy of the effort. Accommodation during the hunt is in a tent camp.
Weather conditions in places hunting is unpredictable. Daytime temperature differs much from the night due to high altitude and surrounding glaciers. In the second half of the day usually the fog comes in. From August to mid-September, the daytime temperature rises to 22°/25°C, sometimes dropping to 3°/10°C. In mid-September – October daytime temperature is in the range from 10°C to 15°C, dropping at night to -5°/ 10°C. In early September, the mountain tops snow may fall.
Method of hunting:
Hunting in the Caucasus is approaching, accompanied by a professional hunter-Rangers. In most areas hunting takes place in field conditions, less used riding.
Captured animals are removed in inaccessible places on steep slopes and cliffs at an altitude of 3000– 3300 m. the Mountains are distinguished by steep slopes, a low content of oxygen significantly during upgrades to the hunting areas.
Shot on a trophy animal is made from a distance of 300 to 500 meters, often at a steep angle up or down. Recommend hunters to use a rifle with ammunition 338LM, 300Win Mag, 300WSM, 300RUM, 7 Rem Mag.
About region
The Caucasus is a predominantly mountainous region of Eurasia, located South of the East European plain, on the border of Europe and Asia. The region is limited by the Black sea from the West, the Caspian sea from the East. In the Caucasus there are fertile lands, major resorts and the highest peak of Russia – Elbrus and Everest.
The total area of the Caucasus mountains: 488 477 sq km.
Coordinates: 42°30″ North latitude 45°00″ East longitude.
Monetary unit: Russian ruble. The ruble is the only legal tender on the territory of Russia, but US dollars and Euros are also accepted for payment.
Visa requirements: Citizens of some CIS countries in accordance with intergovernmental agreements on mutual visa-free trips of citizens, a visa is not required. Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine (90 days) for entrance to Russia the visa is not required.
Citizens of the EU and the United States with tourist visas to stay in Russia.
Customs regulations: No additional documents allowed as the import and export of cash Russian and foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks and Bank drafts totaling up to $10 thousand. Import and export of cash, as well as road checks and Bank drafts in excess of these standards, is only possible when declaring the entire amount. The Declaration must be kept until departure from the country. Customs inspection can be long and detailed.
