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[Nhh1881]

Long time lurker, new poster here. I live in DFW, and hunt in south Tx a lot. Im heading to Tajikistan on the 31st to hunt.

 

[Lou (Louis)]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Geewhiz]

Dammit @eddielasvegas you're slacking again.

 

[eddielasvegas]

As the self-appointed chairman of the welcoming committee, it is my privilege to extend a laurel, and hearty handshake (virtual, of course) to our new TX member.


Eddie

 

[eddielasvegas]

Dammit @eddielasvegas you're slacking again.

I know. Always dropping the welcome ball lately it seems. I'm still blaming old age.

I need to get on the stick or I know Ryan will relieve me of my duties.


Eddie

 

[dero1548]

Welcome

 

[Afish]

How was the hunt? Anything to report? I'm heading there in 2029, the only thing I'm stressed over is what boots to take. I'm taking Mountain Extreme non insulated, not sure what insulated boots to take but I've been leaning towards Mountain Extreme 1000. Any input? There is always suggestions from what guys "would" take, but I would like to hear from someone that has been there.

 

[Nhh1881]

How was the hunt? Anything to report? I'm heading there in 2029, the only thing I'm stressed over is what boots to take. I'm taking Mountain Extreme non insulated, not sure what insulated boots to take but I've been leaning towards Mountain Extreme 1000. Any input? There is always suggestions from what guys "would" take, but I would like to hear from someone that has been there.

It was incredible, I cant recommend Neal & Brownlee enough for any species that they offer. I used Crispi Wild Rocks, and my feet felt great. The hunt was vehicle based until we spotted rams, and moved into position. So that may have helped. The effort required to get up the mountains had me sweating, so my feet never had a chance to get cold. Who are you going with? Good luck, and I think youll do great with any well fitting, properly insulated boot and sock combo of quality. Also thank you to @eddielasvegas for the welcome! Im sorry I didnt respond in January, I wasnt getting emails.

 

[Afish]

Wow, looks like an awesome hunt! After talking to a few people and multiple agencies, we are going with Arcqos. I have used uninsulated boots for sheep and goat previously in Alaska but I think I will take the Kenetrek MI 1000, along with the uninsulated. It sounds like it can get extremely cold. I feel like I have enough experience to be confident in gear and rifle set ups but please let me know if there is anything unique about Tajik that you would recommend. I'm not new to that part of the world, but never been to Tajikistan.

 

[Nhh1881]

Thats a great call on taking both boots imo. This was my first international trip, and first hunt booked this way, so Im not aware of anything unique to Tajikistan you may encounter. I will say the altitude strain was unreal. Theres no amount of cardio prep that would be "too much" in my opinion. Definitely dont neglect cardio.
Your previous experience in mountain hunting, and in that part of the world will serve you really well though. Youre geared up well, skilled, and picked a great operator from what I hear about them. Youll come back with great trophies Im sure, please update when you do! Happy hunting