I have heard of 2 Mongolian argali permits earlier this week and had an Altai argali permit forwarded that was issued yesterday. Looks like some from Mongolia is finally starting to move.
Tajikistan is supposed to be next & then Kyrgyzstan.
I hunted Greenland for muskox & caribou in Aug 2022. I used a rifle but there were 7 bow hunters in the same camp. Every bow hunter killed a muskox & 6 had caribou by the end of the 5 day hunt. It is open in some areas but still had plenty of opportunities get close.
I booked my hunt with Chris...
First ram came with a self guided cali bighorn from Washington at 28 years old.
Second came the next year as an amazing rocky (193 4/8) from Oregon, again self guided.
The hook was firmly planted after that and I worked my ass off the next 2 summers earning enough to go dall sheep hunting in...
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That info is from our booking agent, local outfitter, and importer. I have been along on argali hunts in 2021 & 22 and all are still in Mongolia including 6-10 more hunted through the same booking company.
The ibex in Tajik (mid-asian Pamir) are definitely smaller than ones found in Kyrg or Kaz. I havent hunted Kaz but both my hunts in Kyrg have been great. Lots of ibex and took a 42 inch 12 year old first hunt and a 51 inch 10 year old second. Locals were great on both trips as I hunted two...
I hunted Kyrg for ibex and argali nov 2022. Outfitter just had cities to ship the ibex and wolf to the states this month but it doesnt look good for the argali. US F&G has not issued ANY argali permits (Tygik, Kyrg, Mongolia) in the last 2 years and word is none will be issued for the near future.
Spain is a wonderful country and lots of great outfitters. I've hunted south eastern & gredos ibex on my first trip & Beceite & Mallorcan wild goat this last trip. Both trips were amazing with great people, food, accomodations & plenty of game. I was with a friend that has hunted everything...