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Altai Ibex
Capra Sibirica Sibirica
Mongolia has many different vegetation zones: steppe, desert, taiga forest and mountain desert
steppe. That is why this country holds a great diversity of animal life. There are ideal habitats
for Altai Ibex and Gobi Ibex; Altai, Hangay and Gobi Argali; Black-tailed and White-tailed Gazelle,
Wolf, Maral, Moose, Brown Bear, Siberian Roe deer and many other species. Altai Ibex inhabits
Altai Mountains of western Mongolia. The average trophy size is 39-45 inches, with a number of
trophies taken in excess of 50-53 inches. Great Altai Ibex trophy of 46” was taken by our hunter Mr.
Gomzyakov in 2009.
Although Altai Ibex live at high elevations, and often climb up to the vegetation line at 16,000 feet,
as a rule they seek out lower slopes during the winter. These slopes are generally steep and southward
facing, areas where snow has difficulty covering in large amounts over large stretches of time.
However, when the snow cover is heavy, Altai Ibex must find food by pawing away at the snow with
their forelegs in order to reach the vegetation concealed below.
General Characteristics. Altai Ibex is the largest of two different Ibexes in Mongolia. Altai Ibex has
red brown coat with light patch and the coat color of older males get darker. A male Ibex has a long
hair beard. Both sexes carry horns, and while in females they are small and slightly arched towards
the rear, in males they grow into massive arcs which curl over the back and may even loop back
on themselves. Horns are relatively flat on the front surface and have well-defined cross ridges or
knobs.
Distribution. Predominantly in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. However, there is a small population
over the border of Mongolia in Russia.
How to get there. You fly to Ulaanbaatar (UB) via Frankfurt, Moscow or Seoul. Our representative
meets you in UB, assists through the customs and takes to the hotel for overnight. We do everything
possible to expedite the custom procedure. Next morning you fly by “Fokker 50” to western
Mongolia and from there we transfer you to the camp by car. This transfer will take you about 4 - 5
hours.
Hunting season. From June 1 to September 30
Hunting. Hunting is done mostly on foot by spot-and-stalk; in some areas horseback hunt is possible.
Jeeps or horses are used for transportation to the hunting area. 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.
Duration of the trip: 7 days trip, 4 days hunt.
Additional trophies: Wolf, Black-tailed or White-tailed Gazelle.
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. You will find good food and quality service there.
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 Ibex, White-tailed Gazelle, Black-tailed Gazelle, Roe Deer, Wild Boar,
Wolf, Mongolia.
Mark Jackson (USA)
Dean Heintzelman (USA)
Malcolm King (Great Britain)