Hunting for maral in Kazakhstan

Currently, Kazakhstan is home to the largest individuals of red deer living in natural conditions.
The weight of horns can reach 20 kg. Hunting takes place at an altitude of 2000-3500 meters above sea level. Good physical fitness is required for traveling in mountainous and forested terrain. Riding skills will be very useful, 2-3 overnight stays in the mountains in tent camps are possible.
Shooting distance 200 -300 meters.
Recommended weapons; 300 Win Mag, WSM, 7 Rem Mag, 270 Win Mag, WSM, 300 Weath. Mag., 300 Rem Ultra Mag. A good telescopic sight and rangefinder is recommended.
Number of people in the group from 2 to 4.
Altitude: 2000-3500 m
Main trophy: Maral
Additional trophies (depending on the hunting place): Siberian goat, roe deer, bear, wolf, wild boar
Transfer to the hunting grounds can be organized directly from the airport, or at the request of the client, a room can be booked in the hotels of Almaty or Chimkent. Base camps in the hunting grounds are comfortable hunting lodges, from where hunters on horseback or off-road vehicles make radial hunting trips. The duration and conditions of goat hunting are not the same in different regions. In some areas it is possible to return to the base camp every night, in some areas a hunting expedition, during which you have to spend the night in tent fly-camps, can take a week. European and national cuisine is offered. After taking the main trophy, the hunter can hunt roe deer, wolf, elara, puffins, fish in the mountain river or book a sightseeing tour of the National Parks.
Hunting farms:

• The hunting farm   «Tastau» occupies an area of 36,851 hectares, in the mountains of Dzungarian Alatau, which by nature character occupy an intermediate position between the Tien Shan, a typical Central Asian mountain system, and the mountains of southern Siberia. Nevertheless, the Dzungarian Alatau belongs to the Tien Shan mountain system. «Tastau» — is a unique hunting area, where the records included in the SCI trophy book were obtained. Due to the fact that there is a border control strip adjacent to the lands, the factor of disturbance of wildlife is minimal. There are no cattle and shepherds, no poachers — this area is used exclusively for trophy hunting. Besides, «Tastau» — is the only place in the world where combined hunting for red deer and goat with trophies from 13 kg and from 120 cm respectively is possible. The camp can accommodate up to 4 people.
• The hunting farm Zhasylkol, is located on the territory of Almaty region, at a distance of 650 km from Almaty, near Lake Alakol and the national park «Dzungarian Alatau».
   «Zhasylkol» is attractive not only for Kazakhstanis, but also for foreign tourists. The unique natural conditions of the territory - favorable climate and significant aesthetic appeal of the mountain landscape are complemented by the richness and diversity of flora, especially picturesque pine forests and a significant number of animal species inhabiting the region.
• Kendyrsakal Hunting Farm is a small hunting farm, which is located in the southeastern part of the Dzungarian Alatau. It borders with the steppe zone of the Dzungarian Gate valley, PRC and Tokhtinsky Zakaznik.

Lodging: hunting lodges, sauna, 2-5 nights in a tent in the mountains
Program  of the tour:
Day 1: meeting at the airport, transfer to the camp, rest, gun shooting, preparation for hunting.
Days 2 - 11: hunting.
Day 12: end of the hunt, transfer to the airport.
Tour fee includes:

• Hunting permit
• Permission to visit the border zone
• Meeting/farewell and customs control at Almaty airport
• Transfer: Almaty airport - base camp (in Almaty region) - Almaty airport.
• Three meals a day, sauna, accommodation
• Transportation in hunting areas
• Guide services
• Interpreter services
• Primary processing of trophies
• Gun check

High season

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