2026 Kyrgyzstan Ibex Hunt?

[MntHunter]

Maria at Hunter International outside San Francisco

I have used her a few times. Top notch!

 

[Mojave]

I am actually happy with just the skull, would leave the cape without thinking about it.

 

[JasonM]

How difficult is firearm transport?

I am looking at a hunt in Spain which looks like I’d have to make a trip to the jurisdictional Spain consulate for paperwork prior to the trip, well in advance. That alone would cost me money and days off….I’d be going to NYC….

 

[buzzy]

How difficult is firearm transport?

I am looking at a hunt in Spain which looks like I’d have to make a trip to the jurisdictional Spain consulate for paperwork prior to the trip, well in advance. That alone would cost me money and days off….I’d be going to NYC….

Not sure what you are talking about here. I just finished an ibex hunt in Spain and used the outfitters rifle. I did have to fill out paperwork for the hunt with the Spanish consulate but it was all documented on a website with what I needed to do and paperwork to submit. So I did that and sent it in the mail. Had the permit issued via email within 2 weeks. Hardest part was having to get a few documents notarized prior to sending in the document package to the consulate.

I also have hunted in Kyrgyzstan a few years back and took my rifle. No problems as the outfitter had all the paperwork filled out and it took about 15 minutes to clear it with the police at the airport.

 

[JasonM]

Not sure what you are talking about here. I just finished an ibex hunt in Spain and used the outfitters rifle. I did have to fill out paperwork for the hunt with the Spanish consulate but it was all documented on a website with what I needed to do and paperwork to submit. So I did that and sent it in the mail. Had the permit issued via email within 2 weeks. Hardest part was having to get a few documents notarized prior to sending in the document package to the consulate.

I also have hunted in Kyrgyzstan a few years back and took my rifle. No problems as the outfitter had all the paperwork filled out and it took about 15 minutes to clear it with the police at the airport.

I’m referring to taking my own rifle to Spain. Maybe I’m not understanding it correctly but it appears I would need to do some paperwork at the jurisdictional consulate about 2 months or more from my departure date so I have the correct information to travel with my firearm.

 

[buzzy]

I’m referring to taking my own rifle to Spain. Maybe I’m not understanding it correctly but it appears I would need to do some paperwork at the jurisdictional consulate about 2 months or more from my departure date so I have the correct information to travel with my firearm.

Yes I believe you do but I do not believe this needs to be done in person. It should be able to be done at home with you sending in the info via mail. Check with your outfitter as he will know for sure.

 

[left hunter]

Did anybody end up putting a group hunt together for 26? If so who do I contact about details? Thanks

 

[LonghairDontcare]

I’m referring to taking my own rifle to Spain.

aaaand this thread has officially gone off the rails.

 

[SteepNdeep]

Did anybody end up putting a group hunt together for 26? If so who do I contact about details? Thanks

Been looking into this for 2026, would like info as well, if you find out. Thanks!

 

[Mdfowlman2]

I just got back from a Kyrgyzstan ibex hunt last week. I you want send me a PM.

Pm sent

 

[z987k]

So legit question… with current state of middle eastern affairs and consensus towards USA..
You guys not worried about being over there ?

Some months I spend more time in central Asia than the states with work. I am wildly safer in Baku, Bishkek or Almaty than in San Francisco, Detroit or south Chicago.

 

[Mdfowlman2]

I have been a handful of times. It is the best mountain hunt for the money. The first time I went with Asif (Global safaris Azerbaijan). Was a great hunt, and was able to connect with a few locals. Ever since then I have gone direct with local outfitters. Pretty much all the "outfitters" online are just hunt broker/ resellers. They make it easy on the mind by talking to a western/ English speaking salesman. But other than that your still at the whims of the local guides/ outfit.
The northern region is usually the cheapest and easiest hunting, but smaller ibex (most common hunting area). If you are in for a real adventure the far eastern areas on the China boarder have the largest ibex and some of the steeper or more condensed mountains.
Every time is different with its own obstacles, but if you go into it with a "bend with the wind" attitude you'll love it.
Most of the hunts range between 6k-10k. So you'll spend 9-14k in total. What really has changed is the Kyrgyzstan governments way of issuing cite permits. In the past it has taken 24hours so we could bring trophies home in our luggage. But now it has been taking 2 weeks. They just launched a new website to issue them. So hopefully that resolves the issues. The trophies from our groups this year just hit the USA. The cost of export and shipping was 600$, importer (we use trophy shippers) was $1,400, then a USDA taxidermist charged us $550, then shipping from Houston to Colorado was another $200. So a large portion of the costs were getting the trophies home.
Kyrgyzstan evaluates each area individually and rotates closures for hunting. But locals always have a neighboring area to hunt so don't worry about that. There is some push from the bigger city people, just like everywhere, to end hunting all together. But the small villages have no industry and depend on hunting as a main source of income.
Happy to answer any questions I can. But if you go remember that asia hunting is a different world. It will be nothing like a high dollar Alaskan sheep hunt.

What time of year do you recommend? I can get on a November 1-10 trip this year

 

[buzzy]

I have been a handful of times. It is the best mountain hunt for the money. The first time I went with Asif (Global safaris Azerbaijan). Was a great hunt, and was able to connect with a few locals. Ever since then I have gone direct with local outfitters. Pretty much all the "outfitters" online are just hunt broker/ resellers. They make it easy on the mind by talking to a western/ English speaking salesman. But other than that your still at the whims of the local guides/ outfit.
The northern region is usually the cheapest and easiest hunting, but smaller ibex (most common hunting area). If you are in for a real adventure the far eastern areas on the China boarder have the largest ibex and some of the steeper or more condensed mountains.
Every time is different with its own obstacles, but if you go into it with a "bend with the wind" attitude you'll love it.
Most of the hunts range between 6k-10k. So you'll spend 9-14k in total. What really has changed is the Kyrgyzstan governments way of issuing cite permits. In the past it has taken 24hours so we could bring trophies home in our luggage. But now it has been taking 2 weeks. They just launched a new website to issue them. So hopefully that resolves the issues. The trophies from our groups this year just hit the USA. The cost of export and shipping was 600$, importer (we use trophy shippers) was $1,400, then a USDA taxidermist charged us $550, then shipping from Houston to Colorado was another $200. So a large portion of the costs were getting the trophies home.
Kyrgyzstan evaluates each area individually and rotates closures for hunting. But locals always have a neighboring area to hunt so don't worry about that. There is some push from the bigger city people, just like everywhere, to end hunting all together. But the small villages have no industry and depend on hunting as a main source of income.
Happy to answer any questions I can. But if you go remember that asia hunting is a different world. It will be nothing like a high dollar Alaskan sheep hunt.

Did you hunt with Beck when you went with the locals? I hunted with Asif as well and was curious who the local outfitters you hinted with directly. Thanks