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Mid-Caucasian Tur
Capra caucasica caucasica
Tur are a closely related group of goats endemic to the Caucasus Mountains. Some Tur species live
on the eastern side of the Caucasus Mountains and are called Dagestan or Eastern Tur, the other live
on the western side of the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and are known as Kuban (Western) Tur.
Mid-Caucasian Tur inhabit those areas where these two species are mixed – Nalchik area. All three
different Turs count toward both the Ovis and Capra World Slams.
Average trophy size is about 33-35 inches with some trophies up to 40 inches taken. In 2005 the
New World Record trophy of Mid-Caucasian Tur was taken by our client Gary D. Parker, the measurements
totaled 160 1/8” points SCI.
General Characteristics. Mid-Caucasian Tur has horns characteristics of Kuban Tur, Dagestan Tur,
and is a morphological intermediate. The summer coat of the west Mid-Caucasian Tur varies from
rusty grey to brown, while in winter the coat dulls to a grayish-brown. The chest is a dark reddishbrown.
The molt of the winter coat begins in March and extends to mid-June. The body is massive
with a relatively long, deep trunk; the legs are short but strong. The front surfaces of the legs are
a deep brown color, becoming darker and more intense towards the hooves. The horns of males
are relatively short when compared to other Tur, but are the thickest of the genus Capra. They are
bent like a scimitar in a single plane, and diverge in a wide “V” laterally from their base. The front
surfaces of the horns are ridged strongly, but do not have the large knots of other Tur. In crosssection,
the horns of males are in the form of rounded triangles. The horns of adult females are thin
and relatively weak. The mating season for Mid-Caucasian Tur lasts from late November to early
January. Males fight aggressively during this season over females.
Distribution. Mid-Caucasian Tur is located in the areas where Eastern and Western Tur are mixed.
This area is referred to as the Nalchik area.
How to get there. You arrive in Moscow International Airport; our crew meets you, assists through
the customs, then we take you to the hotel. Next morning you fly to Nalchik or Mineral’nye Vody
city. You are always accompanied by ProfiHunt experienced guide from/to Moscow.
Hunting season. It runs from April 15 till May 15, then from August 1 to November 10 with the
optimal period from September 1 to October 15.
Hunting. It starts from the spike camps. Backpack hunt is customary in the most areas with a small
portion of horseback riding. This is a real mountainous hunt. The terrain is difficult and steep. We
encourage spike camping. Temporary tented camps are usually set up at 8,000 feet. Males are
generally located in the remote country at 9,000 feet or in the lower woody country at 7,000 feet.
Be in good shape as it is important for the stalking part of the hunt!
Duration of the trip: 12 days trip, 7 days hunt.
Additional trophies: Wolf, Mid-eastern Brown Bear.
Base Camp. We use big comfortable tents with cots. Spike camps are used intensively.
Equipment. Waterproof bag or pouch for your personal belongings, daypack, good compact sleeping
bag and mat, spotting scope, rangefinder, flashlight, sunglasses, rain gear, duffle bag for your
trophy, tags.
Possible combinations. Dagestan Tur, Kuban Tur Russia; Dagestan Tur Azerbaijan; Bezoar Ibex or
Wild Boar, Turkey.
Murat Boyacioglu (Turkey)
Jerry Moschgat (USA)
Clark Ullom (USA)