Koryak Snow Sheep (Ovis nivicola koriakorum) Chukotka population can be found in disjunct populations on the open areas of the high mountain of the northeastern edge of Chukotka peninsula, Koryak Upland.

We are the first company who discovered the mountains of Chukotka to find the best places for our clients to hunt. We know the locations of the population and how to get there. Our experience in Chukotka counts with more than 17 years.

Competition with Caribou for grazing areas and human activity such as mining and exploration led to poaching and the destruction of the species. In the last years, the limited quantity of hunting licenses is issued to improve the situation in the region and to maintain the Chukotka Snow Sheep species.

Areas

Koryak mountains to the south of Anadyr distict

Hunting season

The season is from August 1 to September 30. Best time is in August.

Route

There are some seasonal flights from Moscow to Anadyr. It will take you 8 hours to fly. Right after your arrival you take the further helicopter charter to the hunting area—usually this is about 2 hours flight (one way).

Camp & Accommodation

Base camp is: tented camp with big dining tent and small tents for the hunters. Fly camps are used for spotting and hunting in the remote parts of the area.

Climate

In August during daylight hours the temperature is 50 to 68 ˚F (10 to 20 ˚C) and during night is from 32 to 50 ˚F (0 to 10 ˚C). Later in the season rainy, snowy and windy weather is possible.

Hunting

Typical spot and stalk hunt. Each hunter normally will have one guide and one assistant. Backpack and lots of hard hiking can be expected.

Schedule

Day 1      Arrival in Moscow, departure by the 8 hours flight to Anadyr

Day 2     Arrival in Anadyr, if possible flight by helicopter charter to the hunting area—approx. 2 hours. Accommodation in the tented camp.

Day 3-12 10 days of hunt.

Day 13    return by helicopter charter to Anadyr, overnight at the hotel.

Day 14    departure back to Moscow, overnight at the hotel

Day 15 flight home