www.profihunt.com Vladimir Melnikov (Russia) Hunting in Mongolia “End of September 2010. Two Russian hunters Alexander Putilov and Sergey Lyapuntsov arrived in Mongolia for two Altai Argali. 1.970 feet distance + two simultaneous shots = TWO ALTAI ARGALI TROPHIES OF 57 inches+, the best Altai Argali taken during the past 6 years! No comments!!!” News 2010 – ProfiHunt web-cite www.profihunt.com – Altai Argali in Mongolia
Altai Argali Ovis Ammon Ammon Mongolia is the only country where Altai Argali hunting is legal. Altai Argali is the largest of all three Mongolian Argali. The average trophy size of Altai Argali is 50-52 inches. Outstanding 57 inches ram was taken in 2010 by our client Sergey Lyapuntsov. Unfortunately the quality and quantity of sheep has diminished during the last several years due to the endless number of livestock. With the population of 2,8 million people, Mongolia holds about 29 million of domestic animals. Population density of Altai Argali ranges from 1,0-1,2 animals per square kilometer. Altai Argali’s main habitats are exposed hills standing at up to 10,000 feet above sea level and rocky pockets between the snow-capped peaks of the Altai range. In summer time, Altai Argali mostly graze on green meadows of higher slopes of Altai Mountains and sometimes migrate up to edge of glaciers. During winters, Argali moves down below mountain bottoms. General Characteristics. The general coloration of Altai Argali is different from most of other Argali. In winter color of the male’s coat is light brown, with white hairs being interspersed in some cases (especially in older individuals). Altai Argali hasn’t a whitish neck ruff, which encompasses necks of another Argali. Adult males carry two enormous corkscrew-like horns, which shorter than Pamir Argali horns, but then much thicker. Cross section of horn is rounder shape in contrast to Pamir Argali’s cross section that triangular-shaped base with sharp angled edges. Distribution. This Argali occurs in the hills, rocky outcrops and mountains across the whole of the Trans-Altai Gobi and China. How to get there. You fly to Ulaanbaatar (UB) via Frankfurt, Moscow or Seoul. Our representative meets you at the airport of Ulaanbaatar, assists through the customs and then takes to the hotel. Next morning you fly by “Fokker 50” to western Mongolia and then we transfer you to the hunting camp by car, transfer lasts 4-5 hours. Take your iPod; it can help you to fill in the time during this tiresome drive. Hunting season. It runs from July 20 to September 30. Hunting. It is done on foot using jeeps for transportation to the hunting area. Good number of rams is found at 7,000 - 8,500 feet. During the day you will explore the upper edges of the mountains and the hillsides, feeding and resting areas through the field glasses. You spot rams, evaluate their size, and complete the stalk. Duration of the trip: 14 days trip, 10 days hunt. Additional trophies are not possible in the same area, combination hunt can be offered but in this case additional transfers up to 6 hours are necessary. Base Camps. The camps are traditional Asian yurts. They are warm, clean and comfortable with separate areas for dining, bathing and sleeping. Every camp has a cook and interpreter. Electricity is supplied by generating sets. Equipment. Daypack, rain gear, knife with stop (pocket size), binoculars 10-12x, spotting scope 60x & tripod of medium size, rangefinder, flashlight, sunglasses, waterproof jacket, mountain boots, thermal top, light sleeping bag. Possible combinations. Gobi Argali, Hangay Argali, Altai Ibex, Gobi Ibex, White-tailed Gazelle, Black-tailed Gazelle, Roe Deer, Wild Boar, Wolf, Mongolia. Sergey Lyapuntsov (Russia) Alexander Egorov (Russia) Vadim Gomzyakov (Russia)
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