The 2024 hunting season in Kazakhstan has been successfully completed, and we present the summary of this year’s trophy hunting results. The season once again ran from mid-July through October and confirmed the consistent quality of our hunting territories, the reliability of our field organization, and the strong performance of our international guests. Weather conditions during the main mountain period were generally favorable, which allowed stable access to key areas and effective planning of hunt routes.
Throughout the 2024 season we hosted hunters from a broad international range of countries, with especially strong participation from Western and Southern Europe, as well as North America and Australia. The returning pattern of repeat clients together with new visiting hunters shows continued confidence in our programs and long-term reputation. Mountain hunts for ibex and maral remained the central focus of the season, while roe deer programs were carried out in a selective format.
2024 Season — Hunter Nationality Statistics (by %)
- France — 21%
- Spain — 20%
- Germany — 13%
- Italy, Lithuania — 6%
- Hungary, USA — 5%
- Denmark, Australia — 3%
- Austria , Canada, Belarus, Brazil, Netherlands, Mexico, Russia — 2%
Hunts were conducted across our three main areas — Tastau, Zhasylkol, and Karakastek. Tastau showed the highest overall activity and hunter volume, followed by Zhasylkol, while Karakastek operated as a concentrated roe deer destination. Distribution of tours and harvest results across these territories remained balanced and in line with management expectations.
2024 Season — Hunting Area Distribution (by % of hunter visits)
- Tastau — 44%
- Zhasylkol — 41%
- Karakastek — 11%
Firearm registrations in 2024 again reflected a clear preference for premium rifle systems and magnum-class calibers suitable for mountain hunting. Blaser platforms represented the largest share of imported rifles, supported by Sauer, Tikka, Sako, Winchester, Christensen Arms and other precision manufacturers. The most common calibers included .300 Win Mag, .300 WSM, 7 mm Rem Mag, and multiple .338 magnum variants, along with several modern long-range cartridges. Equipment preparation levels among visiting hunters were consistently high.
Top rifle brands: Blaser R8; Blaser R93; Tikka T3x; Blaser K95; SAUER 404.
Top calibers: .300 Win. Mag., 7 mm Rem. Mag., .300 WSM.
Trophy measurements recorded during the 2024 season demonstrate solid quality indicators. Ibex trophies showed strong horn length results with a number of high-class specimens taken during mountain hunts. Maral trophies maintained good weight characteristics, confirming stable herd condition. Roe deer trophies from the steppe and foothill zones were consistent with regional expectations and selective harvest goals.
Ibex:
- Average horn length: ≈120.3 cm
- Range: 80–140 cm
Maral (weight):
- Average weight: ≈12.25 kg
- Range: 10.0–16.5 kg
Operational performance during the season remained stable across logistics, guiding, and accommodation. Route timing, elevation planning, and guide assignment were managed individually for each group, contributing to steady success rates and positive client feedback. Service standards and camp comfort continue to be among the most frequently noted strengths by visiting hunters.
We thank all our guests and partners for the 2024 season and are already preparing programs for the coming year, with early bookings traditionally strongest for peak mountain dates.