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Gobi Ibex
Capra sibirica hagenbecki
Mongolia is one of the most popular destinations for mountain hunters expecting a well organized
hunt. Gobi Ibex inhabits Gobi desert, the coldest and farthest north of all deserts. Gobi desert is an
arid high plateau located in Mongolia and China and surrounded by mountain ranges.
Principally a diurnal animal, the Gobi Ibex has alternating periods of resting and activity throughout
the day. Although the Gobi Ibex lives at high elevations, and often climbs 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, Gobi Ibex must find food by pawing
away at the snow with their forelegs in order to reach the vegetation concealed below. If threatened,
Gobi Ibex flee to steep, rocky cliffs.
The average length of the horns is 35-38 inches. Great Goby Ibex trophy of 31inches was taken in
2004 by our hunter Mark Jackson.
General Characteristics. Gobi Ibex is the closest relative to Altai Ibex. Gobi Ibex is smaller than its
Altai relative due to scarce vegetation and limited water source in its dry habitat. General color is
light brown but dark markings including a dorsal stripe are not uncommon. Gobi Ibex has brown
coat and light patch under its belly and between legs. The horns are usually shorter and slimmer
than those of the Altai and Mid-Asian Ibex, but the cross ridges are often larger and closer together.
Distribution. Gobi Ibex inhabits rocky mountains of the southern part of Altai range that stretches
deep into the Gobi desert, known as Gobi Altai range.
How to get there. You fly to Ulaanbaatar (UB) through Frankfurt or Moscow or Seoul. You are met
by our representative, assisted through the customs, and taken to the hotel. We do everything possible
to expedite the customs procedure. Next morning you are transferred to the camp.
Hunting season. It runs from June 1 to September 30.
Hunting. It is done on foot using jeeps for transportation in the hunting area. Ibex are spotted each
day in good numbers at 4,000-4,500 feet. Big males use very remote and rocky county. You will
spot animals, evaluate their size, and then complete the stalk. Upon request groups of two-four
hunters can be provided with one local guide, one interpreter, one vehicle for every two hunters or
individual horses during 2x1 base hunting.
Duration of the trip: 7 days trip, 4 days hunt.
Additional trophies: Wolf, Black-tailed Gazelle 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.
Dean Heintzelman (USA)
George Harms (USA)
Alexander Shilin (Russia)