Ibex are one of the world's most magnificent and sought after trophies. They inhabit the high mountains of Asia, Siberia, and Europe. The largest trophies are taken in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, which are among the world's most primitive, unpopulated, and beautiful wilderness areas.

When, Where, and How

Season in Kyrgyzstan:
       September 1-November 15 (with best hunting September 10 to November 1)

Season in Kazakhstan:
        August 15 to November 15 (also best hunting September 15 to November 1)

Hunting Kazakhstan
Ibex hunts in Kazakhstan originate from the capitol city, Almaty. Almaty is served by Aeroflot via Moscow, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, or British Airways via London.

Hunting Kyrgyzstan
Ibex hunts in Kyrgyzstan originate from Bishkek City. Bishkek is served by Aeroflot and Turkish Airlines.

Travel to both cities is fairly routine and can be arranged online, or through your travel agent. Upon arrival our clients are met by our English/German speaking representative and are assisted with their baggage, guns, and ammo, then expedited through customs. The customs officers are very friendly and the entire procedure takes only minutes.

The drive to the hunting area is beautiful but tiresome; from 5 to 12 hours depending on the hunting area. The roads in this part of the world are not what you are accustomed to, only paved about half way which makes the going fairly slow. However the long drive allows clients to gradually adapt to the altitude.

Our Hunting Camps and Accommodations
The main camps are located in high mountain valleys at an approximate elevation of 7,000 - 8,000 feet. Hunters and guides stay in yerts, the traditional shelter of the Asian Steppes and mountains.

Yerts are large, handmade woolen (felt) tents, round in shape. They are equipped with stoves that are kept stoked all night, regular sleeping cots and tables and chairs. There are separate yerts for sleeping, dining and one for sauna and shower. A field washer with hot water is also available. Camps are kept clean, warm and comfortable but have no modern conveniences ( running water, flush toilets etc.). Spike camps, consisting of modern mountain tents, are used often in to overnight when needed. Meals consist of hot meals for breakfast and dinner, sandwiches, snacks and drinks for lunch.

On the Hunt
Our guests will be up and breakfasted early, before light, and then start out by 4X4 vehicle or horse, depending on the hunting area. The hunters will travel the upper edges of the mountains glassing the hillsides for trophies. Many Ibex are usually seen every day of the hunt. After locating trophies the final stalk is on foot.

The Weather
Weather is usually very nice during the hunting season. It fairly dry with daytime temperatures from 40 to 65 degrees, 30 to 40 degrees at night.

Suggested Equipment List

• Good Quality mountain boots with lug soles
• Pair of socks and shorts for each day of hunt
• Two pair hunting pants and shirts
• Dull color or green camouflage hunting jacket (very heavy cold weather clothing is not needed)
• Several pairs of long underwear
• Gloves
• Sunglasses
• Good hat with ear flaps and ball cap
• Raingear or Gortex shell
• Backpack or daypack
• Binoculars
• Spotting scope
• Camera and film
• Toilet kit and personal gear
• Rifle and 40 rounds ammo
• Good-quality sleeping bag (mummy style best) with at least 3 lbs. fill
• Medium duffel for each trophy for returning home
• Hunting gear
• Knife
• Rangefinder

Kyrgyzstan Itinerary
Altitude about 9000-9500 feet

• Day 1  Arrive in Bishkek, visa registration, customs formalities, travel to the hunting area. It’s a 4-5 hour drive to camps in the Bishkek area, or 8-10 hours to camps in Naryn or Issyk-Kul areas.
• Day 2  Sight rifle, adjust to altitude and time change, rest
• Day 3-9  Your 7-day hunt
• Day 10  Return to Bishkek and hotel
• Day 11  Flight home

Kazakhstan Itinerary
Djungarian Alatau
Altitude about 8500 to 9000 feet

• Day 1  Arrival in Almaty, visa registration and customs formalities, hotel
• Day 2  Travel to the hunting area, sight rifle, adjust to time change and rest
• Day 3-9  Your 7-day hunt
• Day 10  Return to Almaty and hotel
• Day 11  Flight home

Kazakhstan Itinerary 2
Altyn Emel National Park
This is the least physically demanding Ibex hunt 
conducted in mountains of only about 5000 feet

• Day 1  Arrival in Almaty, visa registration and customs formalities, hotel
• Day 2  Travel to the hunting area, sight rifle, adjust to time change and rest
• Day 3-7  Your 5-day hunt
• Day 8  Return to Almaty and hotel
• Day 9  Fly home

Asian Elk and Ibex
Ask us about these great combination hunts!

Elk species circle the globe in the Northern Hemisphere. The Asian species are very massive brothers to the North American variety. They are very numerous and extremely large in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is over one million square miles, a frontier half the size of the US with only 17 million people. Combined with the fact that the locals don’t have access to 4 wheelers, planes and other forms of transportation, the hunting pressure is very slight and trophies are very good. Both Ibex and Elk are available from the same camps in the high mountains along the Kazakhstan/China border.

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IBEX, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
50% deposit. Signicant amount returned if no shooting opportunity.
9 days, 7 days hunting.

Please contact Rick for current prices and availabilities on all hunts

IBEX, Altyn Emel National Park
50% deposit. Significant amount returned if no opportunity for trophy.
7 days, 5 days hunting.

Please contact Rick for current prices and availabilities on all hunts

ELK, From Almaty Kazakhstan
50% deposit.
12 days, 8 days hunting.

Please contact Rick for current prices and availabilities on all hunts

ELK/IBEX COMBINATION
50% deposit.
16 days, 12 days hunting.

Please contact Rick for current prices and availabilities on all hunts

Non-Hunter
Ibex • Elk • Elk/Ibex

Please contact Rick for current prices and availabilities on all hunts

Cost Includes:

• Formalities Including Invitation letter and full visa support, firearms permit, hunting permit, state fee and veterinary certificate.
• Transportation including meeting and drop off at airport, transportation to and from hunting area and all transportation (horses-jeeps) during the hunt.
• Accommodations, food and lodging during the hunt.
• Professional guide for each hunter, Interpreter and service personnel for each camp.
• Professional field preparation of trophies and assistance shipping trophies home.
• Assistance and support with US Fish & Wildlife and Customs for legal declaration and importation of trophies home.

Cost Does NOT Include:

• International airfares to-from Almaty or Bishkek.
• Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and items of a personal nature.
• Hotels and meals before and after hunt.
• Excess baggage by airlines.
• Sightseeing program.
• Cost of additional trophies.
• Non-hunter fee.

Worldwide Hunts

With 35 years of hunting know-how, Rick Herscher and Alaska Hunting Safaris can guide you into the best wilderness country available for the species you're after. With our wealth of hunting experience and professional capability we are considered a premier big-game, trophy-guiding service. We specialize in hunting for trophy brown bear, caribou, moose, sheep, and ibex. We are always available to take your calls and discuss hunting. For full details on hunting opportunities with us, please visit us at these sites:  Alaska Brown Bear Kamchatka Brown Bear Kamchatka Moose Kamchatka Sheep Alaska Mixed Bag Hunting Alaska Caribou Hunting Polar Bear Marco Polo Sheep Dagestan Tur New Zealand Mountain Lion / Cougar Pronghorn Antelope Mule Deer Bison / Buffalo Dall Sheep Hunting in the Caucus Mts.

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