Kazakhstan is home to one of the largest subspecies of maral in the world. The antlers of marals can weigh up to 20 kg. Their habitat includes the mountains of the Northern Tien Shan and Altai regions. Hunting typically takes place at altitudes of 2,000 to 3,500 meters above sea level, requiring good physical fitness to navigate mountainous and forested terrain. Horseback riding skills are highly recommended, and hunters may spend 2-3 nights in tent camps in the mountains.
Shooting distances range from 200 to 300 meters. Recommended calibers include 300 Win Mag, 300 WSM, 7 Rem Mag, 270 Win Mag, 270 WSM, 300 Weatherby Mag., 300 PRC, and other magnum calibers. Shooting equipment—rifle, scope, and ammunition—should ensure precise accuracy of 1 MOA at 100 meters. A rangefinder or binoculars with a laser rangefinder and a ballistic calculator are also desirable.
Group size: 2 to 4 people.
Primary Trophy: Maral
Additional Trophies (depending on the hunting location): Siberian ibex, Siberian roe deer, wolf, wild boar.
Transfers to hunting grounds can be organized directly from the airport, or accommodations in Almaty city hotels can be booked upon request. Base camps in hunting areas feature comfortable lodges, serving as starting points for radial hunts on horseback or off-road vehicles. A typical maral hunting tour lasts 5-7 days. From the base camp, the group rides on horseback to promising hunting zones, staying overnight in tent fly camps or small cabins. European and traditional cuisine is offered at the base camp. After harvesting the primary trophy, depending on the season, hunters can pursue roe deer, wolves, upland birds (ulars, partridges), fish in mountain rivers, or take excursions to national park landmarks.
Tour price includes:
Permission for hunting of 1 wild animals
Border zone permit
Meeting / farewell and customs clearance at Almaty airport
Transportation: airport of Almaty— base camp (in Almaty region)— airport of Almaty
Three meals daily, sauna, accommodation
Provision of transport in hunting areas
Services of guide
Services of interpreter
Primary treatment of trophies
Rifle testing
Tour price does not include: (requires additional payment):
Air travel Europe – Almaty – Europe
Migration registration
Transportation of client to the base camp by helicopter (price on request)
Accommodation in hotels of Almaty
Insurance policy for the period of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Cultural program
Alcohol drinks
* A cost of shipment of the trophies pays directly to brokers / extra-luggage charges
* If hunter books additional ibex trophy we can add on request 2 hunting days if we have possibility
Note:
Advance payment (50% of service amount) should be transferred as a confirmation of booking the tour. The hunt is considered reserved only after the receipt of the advance payment;
-Full service payment (100%) shall be transferred not later than 60 days before the tour start
Huntsman pays for an additional trophy and pay extra for the main trophy according to graduation on site (by cash), after the signing of the hunting protocol;
If the duration of the hunting tour exceeds the fixed period, huntsman shall pay for the following days – 400 euro per 1 day;
Accompanying person that does not participate in the hunt shall pay 350 eur per day;
The hunting tour includes the time to travel from the airport in Kazakhstan to the camp in hunting land and back after the end of the hunt.
The size of the ibex horns trophy is the size of the longest horn;
Trophy is send to the huntsman’s country of residence within 6 month after the hunt;
Necessary documents for permit for import and export of weapon: rifle license, photo of file’s number, brand, caliber
An injured animal will be paid at the minimum rate in any event.