With less hunting pressure than other countries in the region, Tajikistan is fast becoming a popular destination for Mid Asian Ibex
Mid Asian Ibex Hunting, Tajikistan
Hunting Season: 15th August – 15th December, 15th January – 15th March (We recommend October and November as the best times to hunt)*
Hours from civilisation, where the capra and ovis are most abundant, our community based hunting grounds are some of the best in the country offering the highest opportunity to achieve a successful hunt.
With the rise in popularity of Kyrgyzstan as a hunting destination over the last decade many areas have become over hunted, and the chances of securing a big billy getting slimmer. That, coupled with the rcent anti hunting lobby on the government, the cost of permits in Kyrgyzstan has increased significantly. The result of this is that we are seeing more hunters travelling to Tajikistan to get their Ibex.
The pelage of Mid Asian Ibex varies greatly throughout his range, with no obvious reason as to why. Some animals display prominent white saddles and dorsal patches, whilst others appear dark or even tan all over. Despite an increase in hunting, we feel that there is not enough being put back into conservation of ibex in Tajikistan, and although a natural protectionism has occurred through the guides and locals to whom hunters are invaluable, poaching does still occur.
The pelage of Mid Asian Ibex varies greatly throughout his range, with no obvious reason as to why. Some animals display prominent white saddles and dorsal patches, whilst others appear dark or even tan all over. Despite an increase in hunting, we feel that there is not enough being put back into conservation of ibex in Tajikistan, and although a natural protectionism has occurred through the guides and locals to whom hunters are invaluable, poaching does still occur.
Once spooked this capra heads straight to the highest and most inaccessible rock on the mountain, where he will often sit, watching you from a distance, safe in the knowledge that even if you were to shoot him, extraction would be impossible.
This is a high intensity hunt, and fitness is required, you do not need to be an athlete, but you will enjoy your experience an awful lot more if you are in shape for it.
We operate throughout Europe and across several continents, including Africa and Oceania.
Additional Trophies: Mid Asian Ibex, Wolf.
