Trophy hunting for the Kamchatka snow sheep

Currently, the number of snow sheep in the hunting grounds of the Kamchatka Territory is 12,281 individuals, and has been mined in recent years, within 130-140 snou sheep. Nevertheless, of all regions of Russia, Kamchatka has the highest quantitative indicator of production of this species, and the highest indicator of the level of development of resources of a snow sheep. The largest number of snow sheep lives in the hunting grounds of Yakutia - approximately 55 thousand, no more than 120 individuals are caught.

In general, the incomplete development of this resource in Kamchatka is associated with the remoteness of the habitats of the snow sheep and the lack of roads to their habitats, the high cost of air and all-terrain transport, the shortage of riding horses in Kamchatka and the high cost of renting them. And also associated with the low popularity of hunting for snow sheep. Previously, hunting for the Kamchatka snow sheep was of interest to reindeer herders, geologists and all those who, on duty or work, found themselves near the habitats of the snow sheep, or had free access to state aircraft or all-terrain vehicles.

The duration of the hunting tour is 3-4 days. Arrival at the hunting camp on the day of arrival in Kamchatka. There is an opportunity to leave the mountain camp any day.

In the proposed place of trophy hunting on the Kamchatka snow sheep, the density of snow sheep reaches 3-4 individuals per 10 km2. characteristic lands. This density allows the hunter to see several male snow sheep 10 years of age or older per day. Often, the desired trophy of the Kamchatka snow sheep can be observed directly from the mountain camp. And this is not "advertising deception." We have been organizing hunting on this territory since 1996 and have studied it quite well. As a result, successful trophy hunting on the Kamchatka snow sheep has long become the norm for us.

The proximity of the ocean and the wind, as well as small heights above sea level, where Kamchatka snow rams live, exclude a lack of oxygen and mountain sickness. As a result, hunters even "age" feel excellent.

Hunters can count on the trophy of the Kamchatka snow sheep aged 10 years and older, the length of the horns is 85 cm - 98 cm. This is the most common result. Pop into the gallery and see for yourself. There you can see our trophies 14 - and - 16-year-old rams.