Maral (Wapiti) hunting in Russia is the classic backpack adventure with spike camps and horses involved in some of the areas. Picturesque, scenic views will accompany you during the entire trip in this magnificent country. Our professional guides will lead you through all the stages of this hunt in a most comfortable way.
Our main hunting grounds for Maral (Wapiti) are located in Gorno-Altaisk and Krasnoyarsk region.
How to get there:
You fly to Moscow where you will be met by our representative and assisted with all the customs formalities. The same evening you take the internal flight to Gorno – Altaisk (Russian Altay) or Abakan (Khakassia republic). Upon arrival there our local partner will organize a transfer to the hunting area.
Hunting season:
Best dates are middle to the end of September
Hunting:
Hunting is done on horseback in Altay and on foot in Krasnoyarks region. Maral are found in good numbers at 7,000-8,500 feet. During the day you will explore the upper edges of the mountains and examine the hillsides, feeding and resting areas through the field glasses. You will spot males, evaluate their size, and then complete the stalk.
Accommodation:
The base camps are tents in Altai and cabins in Krasnoyarsk region. They are warm, clean and comfortable with separate areas for dining, bathing and sleeping. Every camp has a cook and interpreter. You will find a good food and a quality service. Electricity is supplied by generating sets. The hunting itself is done out of the fly camps (tents).
Russian Altay and Krasnoyarks region are a paradise not only for Maral (Wapiti) hunters but you can also enjoy a great Altay (Siberian) Ibex, Siberian Roe deer and Siberian Bear hunting trying to combine them in one trip.