{"id":1014,"date":"2026-02-24T09:33:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:33:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:33:26","slug":"annual-report-trophy-hunting-in-kazakhstan-2023-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/?p=1014","title":{"rendered":"Annual Report \u2014 Trophy Hunting in Kazakhstan, 2023 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2023 hunting season in Kazakhstan has successfully concluded. As is customary, we present our Annual Report summarizing the results of this year\u2019s trophy hunting. The season ran from 15 July until mid-October<\/strong>, and once again demonstrated the exceptional quality of our hunting grounds, the professionalism of our team, and the outstanding achievements of our international guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hunter Demographics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, our company hosted hunters from 15 countries<\/strong>, creating a truly global hunting community in the heart of Central Asia. The diversity of participants \u2014 from Western and Central Europe to North America and beyond \u2014 confirms the international appeal of hunting with ProHunt and the reputation we have built over many seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Germany \u2014 22.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hungary \u2014 14.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Spain \u2014 14.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Denmark \u2014 8.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Austria \u2014 8.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Italy \u2014 6.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bulgaria \u2014 6.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • France \u2014 6.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Turkey \u2014 4.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Russia, USA, Romania, Poland, Czechia, Canada \u2014 2.0%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Our hunting programs were carried out in three exclusive areas: Tastau<\/strong> and Zhasylkol<\/strong>, where mountain hunting for ibex and maral<\/strong> remained the cornerstone of our offerings, and Karakastek<\/strong>, dedicated to hunting for Siberian roe deer<\/strong>. Each area provided unique terrain and unforgettable experiences, from rugged mountain ridges to rolling foothills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Tastau<\/strong> \u2014 56%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Zhasylkol<\/strong> \u2014 34%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Karakastek<\/strong> \u2014 7%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      The analysis of hunting data shows that the majority of registrations for firearms and participation were concentrated in Tastau and Zhasylkol, reflecting the high demand for ibex and maral hunts. Hunters travelled with a range of rifles and calibres suited to mountain and steppe conditions. Premium European rifle systems were among the most frequently used, and powerful calibres such as .300 Winchester Magnum and 7mm Remington Magnum dominated \u2014 a testament to the seriousness with which our guests approach trophy hunting in Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Top rifle brands: Blaser R8<\/strong>; Blaser R93; SAUER 404; etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Top calibers: .300 Win. Mag.<\/strong>, 7 mm Rem. Mag<\/strong>, 270 Win<\/strong>, .308 Win<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Trophy measurements from the season confirm the sustained quality of wildlife in our managed territories. Recorded ibex horn lengths averaged at competitive levels, with many exceeding significant trophy thresholds. Maral trophies also demonstrated excellent weight and antler development, reinforcing the reputation of Kazakhstan as a premier destination for big game hunting in Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Average horn length: \u2248117.7 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Range: 70<\/strong>.0\u2013135.0 cm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Maral (weight):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Average weight: \u224812.05 kg<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Range: 9.0\u201314.5 kg<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          ProHunt\u2019s longstanding experience in organising hunts enables us to maintain high standards of service and guest care. From initial booking to the moment a hunter leaves our grounds, we ensure personalised attention, professional guiding, and comfortable accommodation \u2014 features that our clients consistently highlight in their feedback. The integration of local knowledge and expert logistics ensures not just successful hunts, but truly memorable experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We take pride in the fact that many of our returning clients now recommend ProHunt to fellow hunters, friends and colleagues. This trust encourages us to continue improving our services and expanding our offerings while preserving sustainable hunting practices that respect the natural heritage of Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We invite all trophy hunters to join us for the 2024 season. With early bookings already underway, especially for high-demand areas, we recommend reserving your place soon to secure the most desirable dates and hunting programmes across Tastau, Zhasylkol, and Karakastek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Contact us for tailored hunting packages and let your next adventure begin with ProHunt \u2014 where tradition, challenge and nature meet in every hunt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          The 2023 hunting season in Kazakhstan has successfully concluded. As is customary, we present our Annual Report summarizing the results of this year\u2019s trophy hunting. The season ran from 15 July until mid-October, and once again demonstrated the exceptional quality of our hunting grounds, the professionalism of our team, and the outstanding achievements of our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1014"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1026,"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1014\/revisions\/1026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safarikaz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}