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Caucasian Chamois
Rupicapra rupicapra caucasica
Caucasian Chamois is a hardy, agile mountain animal. It is similar to Alpine Chamois but somewhat
smaller, with relatively short, stout horns. The horns hook sharply backward near the tips. The average
trophy size is 7-8 inches. Chamois is an excellent climber and leaper and flees to inaccessible
places when alarmed. Its eyesight, hearing and sense of smell are all acute. Chamois is seldom
found below 5,500 feet, and often live as high as 13,000 feet. Chamois hunt is a combination of a
great opportunity for sightseeing and challenge hunting. We organize this hunt in the Caucasian
Mountains of Russia – one of the most scenic countries in the world. Chamois counts toward the
Capra World Slam.
The most outstanding Caucasian Chamois trophy taken with ProfiHunt belongs to Alan Chop, the
measurements totaled 23 7/8 points SCI.
General Characteristics. The specie is similar to the Alpine chamois but somewhat smaller. The
short, smooth summer coat is overall tawny or reddish-brown, while in winter it becomes a chocolate
brown, with guard hairs measuring 4-8 inches long covering a wooly underlayer. The under
parts are pale. The legs are usually darker, and there is a slight mane on the throat. The jaw, cheeks,
and nose-bridge are strikingly white, and there is a black stripe running from the eye to the muzzle.
The neck and throat are lighter than Alpine chamois has. The slender, black horns are found in both
sexes. Rising vertically from the forehead, they are sharply curved backwards on their top third like
hooks. Horns of Caucasian Chamois are shorter and thicker than the ones of Alpine Chamois.
Distribution. The Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, and also in the Lesser
Caucasus of southwestern Georgia near the Turkish border.
How to get there. You arrive in Moscow International Airport; our crew meets you there, assists
through the customs and takes to the hotel. We do everything possible to expedite the customs
procedure. Next morning you fly to Mineral’nye Vody. Flight from Moscow to Mineral’nye Vody lasts
around 2 hours. From Mineral’nye Vody you will be taken to the hunting camp.
Hunting season. From August 1 to November 10 with the optimal period from August 1 to
October 1.
Hunting. The hunting is done on foot using jeeps or horses for transportation in the hunting area.
Expect walking to good observation points, examining the area through the field glasses for several
hours, and then possibly moving to another area until you find your trophy. Animals normally use
steep country and tree line open spots at 7,500-8,000 feet. Usually you spot and stalk Chamois
from the tops.
Duration of the trip: 10 days trip, 5 days hunt.
Additional trophies: Caucasian Chamois.
Base Camp. You will be accommodated in tented camps at 5,100 feet. We use big comfortable
tents with cots. Note that spike camps are used intensively.
Equipment. Waterproof bag or pouch for your personal belongings, daypack, soft gun case, good
compact sleeping bag and mat, spotting scope, rangefinder, flashlight, sunglasses, rain gear, duffle
bag for your trophy, tags.
Possible combinations. Dagestan Tur, Mid-Caucasian Tur, Western Tur Russia; Dagestan Tur
Azerbaijan.
Jeff Meyerl (USA)
Gary Hansen (USA)
Dieter Ochsenbein (South Africa)
TD Kelsey (USA)