Program Information
The Kuban (Western) tur is generally accepted as any animal living west of Mt. Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains in the Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia. Larger than the mid-Caucasian tur, with a more ibex like appearance.
The mid-Caucasian tur is considered to be found east of Mt. Elbrus and west of the Republic of North Ossetia, solely within the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. It is a natural cross between the west Caucasian (Kuban) and east Caucasian (Dagestan) turs. Compared to the true west Caucasian tur the mid-Caucasian tur is described as slightly taller. The horns of some animals tend to look almost exactly like either the Eastern or Western tur, while most exhibit horn characteristics of both.
Hunting area is steep a and the hunter must be in good physical condition. Hunting is carry out by foot from a base camp and some nights in tents are often required. In some places hunters will be helped with horses.
From our hunting area is it possible the combo of the mid-Caucasian and Kuban tur, and also the Caucasian chamois. This is an amazing but demanding hunting, in one of the most wonderful mountainous areas on earth, and with the option to harvest, in the same trip, three species of the Capra Grand Slam.
Hunting season
August 1st to November 25th. August is good season because of the weather conditions, but the animals are often in the peaks. Late October and beginning of November is the rut time and the snow forces the animals to go down of the mountains.
Location
Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria Republics, depending of the species and the chosen area. If the combo includes Caucasian chamois, the hunters will be moved to North Ossetia to hunt the chamois once the tur is harvested.
Trip plan
| Kuban and/or Mid-Caucasian | Combo with Caucasian chamois |
| Day 1: Flight to Mineralnye Vody via Moscow. Night in plane.
Day 2: Welcome in Mineralnye Vody, transfer to the hunting area. Rifle testing and rest. Day 3 to 7: Tur hunting. Last day transfer to Mineralnye Vody, night in hotel. Day 8: Fly home. |
Day 1: Flight to Mineralnye Vody via Moscow. Night in plane.
Day 2: Welcome in Mineralnye Vody, transfer to the hunting area. Rifle testing and rest. Day 3 to 7: Tur hunting. Day 8: Transfer to Vladikavkaz and rest. Day 9 to 11: Hunting chamois. Day 12: Fly home.
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Lodging
Usually in wood cabins, comfortable enough having in mind we will be in the middle of the Caucasus. Each cabin has double bedroom and living room. WC and kitchen are separated from the main cabin and all base camps have a Russian sauna outside. Most part of the hunting is carry out by fly camp. The outfitter provides tents, but if you have a quality and lightweight one, we recommend to bring it. In some areas the hunting is by horse, and we will let you know, before the departure, the hunting method of the chosen hunting area.
Prices
Prices 2021/2022 season
| PROGRAM | 1HUNTER | 2 HUNTERS |
| 8 travel/5 hunting days including 1 Kuban or Mid Caucasian tur | under request | under request |
| 6 travel/4 hunting days including 1 Caucasian chamois | under request | under request |
| 12 travel/8 hunting days including 1 tur and 1 chamois. | under request | under request |
| 12 travel/ 8 hunting days including both tur and 1 chamois | under request | under request |
Additional trophy fees:
| Second tur (Kuban or Mid-Caucasian) | 3.500€ |
| Yak | 2.500€ |
| Wolf | 1.500€ |
| Bear | 3.500€ |
- Include
- • Assistant in Moscow airport for custom clearance support and transfer to terminal for second flight to Mineralnye Vody.
• Welcome in Mineralnye Vody.
• VISA support.
• Full board lodging with non-alcoholic drinks
• All ground transportation.
• 1 guide and 1 assistant per hunter.
• Trophy fees of the chosen program.
• Horses and tents if necessary.
• English-speaker interpreter.
• First preparation of trophies.
- Not Included
- • Airfare.
• Gun import permit (300€).
• Rifle rental: 350€
• Hotels before and after the hunting.
• Medical and travel insurances.
• Veterinary certificate and CITES: 300€ each trophy.
• Trophy shipment.
• Tips.
possible combinations
In the same trip it is possible to hunt both turs from the same camp, and Caucasian chamois in a close area.
By chance it is possible to hunt wolf and caucasian brown bear. Yak is also allowed and 100% guaranteed.
Additional information
Guns and ammo:
Lightweight rifles and quality optics with a ballistic turret are required. Long-range shooting is often necessary, and the hunter must have a good knowledge of the setup and trajectory of his equipment and ammunition. Cartridges like 7mm RM, 270WSM; 300Wby, 300WM, 300WSM, 30-378 are very suitable for this expedition.
Request detailed program: info@pyreneanoutfitters.com
Request information by phone or whatsapp: +34 619 788 789
Note: Is the hunters responsibility to obtain a hunting or travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances. Pyrenean Outfitters can provide insurance coverage hunting in any country.
