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CHUKOTKA LOCATION: Yakutia, Magadan, Kamchatka DATES: September 1 – October 30 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camps, log cabins. DURATION OF HUNT: 10-12 hunting days (12-16 days from Moscow) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, bugling. COST OF HUNT: Includes: gun permit, license, meeting at the airports, ground transfers, helicopter transfers, lodging, three meals a day, 1 bull, field trophy preparation, interpreter, veterinary certificate, 1:1 guides (from Zyryanka) Yakutia. Per hunter……………..…………………………...$US 15000 (from Magadan or Provideniya) Magadan. Per hunter………………..……………………….$US 16500 (from Petropavlovsk) Kamchatka, Per hunter…………………..…………………..$US 16500 ADDITIONAL COST: Domestic round trip.Approximately…………………...$US 900 - 1200 Each additional hunting day…...………………… …………....$US 450 Local hotel upon arrival…………………………………...$US 120-250 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: Caribou $US 1500, Wolverine $US 1000, $US 5000-6500 COMMENTS: Chukotka moose is among the largest moose subspecies in the world. It populates vast territory of Southern Chukotka, Northern Kamchatka, Northern Magadan and eastern Yakutia. This hunt is conducted in heavy brush and timber and demands walking up to 10 miles each day. In certain areas hunters can hunt along the river banks and move in a motor boat. The smallest trophy should be expected to have a spread of around 150cm (60 inches). Some trophies can be in the range of 170 cm (70 inches) and more. The hunter may spend a few nights away from the base camp. The success rate on this hunt is 90 to 95%. Temperatures can range from +15 to -15 C (+60 to +5 F). We recommend packing a light sleeping bag, rubber boots and waterproof clothes

EUROPEAN MOOSE LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Vologda, Karelia, Arkhangels'k, Pskov, Novgorod DATES: September 5 – December 20 GROUP SIZE: 1- 2 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge DURATION OF HUNT: 6 days/7 nights HUNTING METHOD: Bugling, stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from St. Petersburg or Moscow) transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, alcoholic beverages (beer, vodka), field trophy preparation, veterinary certificate, Guides. Per hunter……………………………………………$US 3200 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 400 TROPHY FEE: ………………………………………………………………...$US 2000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ……………………………...... Wild boar $US 1000, Bear $US 3500 COMMENTS: European moose is not the largest moose in , however, good trophies, similar to Canada moose can be taken in some areas. The temperature can range from 0 to –20 C. We recommend bringing water proof tall winter boots, warm gloves, warm winter clothes in November and December. Hunting bear can be offered only during bugling season, which ends around October 5 and requires at least three additional days.

DRIVEN EUROPEAN MOOSE AND WILD BOAR LOCATION: Novgorod DATES: September 28 – December 20 GROUP SIZE: 4-8 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days/5 nights HUNTING METHOD: 2 drives a day COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from St. Petersburg or Moscow) transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, alcoholic beverages (beer, vodka), field trophy preparation, veterinary certificate, Guides. Per hunter……………………………………………$US 2500 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 350 TROPHY FEE: …………………………………….Moose $US 2000, Wild boar $1000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ……………………………...Bear $US 3500, $2500, Wolf $1000 COMMENTS: This hunt is offered in a sparsely populated game reach area only 220 miles (350 km) South of St. Petersburg. Each drive is expected to have several moose and boar in each drive. Bears, wolves and lynx can also be encountered. The temperature can range from +15 to –20 C. We recommend bringing water proof tall winter boots, warm gloves, warm winter clothes in November and December. Bears can be taken only early in season before hibernation

MARAL STAG LOCATION: Irkutsk, Buryatia, , Krasnoyarsk, Altai DATES: September 10 – January 15 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 3 ACCOMMODATIONS: Hunting cabins, tent camps. DURATION OF HUNT: 8 hunting days (12 days from Moscow) HUNTING METHOD: Bugling during the rut season, stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, meeting at the airports, transfer to domestic terminal, (from Irkutsk or Novosibirsk ) transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, field trophy preparation, interpreter, guides, veterinary certificate, 1 stag. Altai. 1x1 ………….………………………………………….$US 9100 Altai, 2x2………….…………………………………………..$US 6500 Irkutsk, Buryatia, Tuva, Krasnoyarsk Per hunter…...………..$US 9500 Each additional hunting day…...………………………………$US 450 ADDITIONAL COST: Domestic round trip flight. Approximately……………………$US 500 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ………...Ibex $2500, Siberian roe $US 1400, wild boar $US 1500 ……...... brown bear $US 4000, moose $US 3500, $US 2000 COMMENTS: The hunt is conducted in a mountainous terrain. Good physical condition is required. Horses are frequently used on these hunts. We recommend wearing warm, silent clothes and water proof leather boots. Combined maral and ibex hunts requires 11 days of hunting. 2-3 extra days should be added for each additional , such as roe deer or moose.

SNOW (Yakut, Kolyma, Okhotsk Kamchatka and Koryak) LOCATION: Magadan DATES: August 15 – September 30 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camp, log huts, portable shower and toilet, spike camps DURATION OF HUNT: 8 hunting days (11 days from Magadan) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking along the see ranges. COST OF HUNT: Includes round trip helicopter transfer from Magadan, license, 1:1 (from Magadan) guide, lodging, three meals a day, 1 Kolyma sheep ram, veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, gun permit, interpreter Per hunter……………………….…………………………...$US 20900 ADDITIONAL COST: Domestic flight. Approximately……...……………………………$900 Second ram...…………………………………………………$US 6000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …………………………………………………...Brown bear $US 5500 COMMENTS: Northern part of Magadan region has very high concentration of sheep, found at elevations of 300 to 1000 m. (1000 - 3000 ft.). On a good day hunter can spot up to 30 rams. Weather, especially at the end of September can get harsh. It is important to bring warm, waterproof clothes and waterproof mountain boots.

LOCATION: Okhotsk DATES: August 1 – October 10 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camp, spike camps DURATION OF HUNT: 10 days from Okhotsk (6 hunting days) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking along the sea ranges. COST OF HUNT: Includes round trip helicopter transfer from Magadan, license, 1:1 (from Okhotsk) guide, lodging, three meals a day, 1 Okhotsk sheep ram, veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, gun permit, interpreter Per hunter (based on 2 and hunters).………………………...$US 21900 ADDITIONAL COST: Second ram...…………………………………………………$US 7000 Hotel in Khabarovsk………………………………………..$US 70-200 Domestic flight. Approximately….……………………………$US 800 ……………………………...Brown bear $US 5000, caribou $US 1500 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: COMMENTS: Hunt starts from Okhotsk with approximately 1.5 hr helicopter flight. Hunt takes place at elevations of up to 2000 m. (6600 ft.). Tent camp is located very close to the hunting grounds. Weather, especially at the end of September can get harsh. Hunters must bring warm, waterproof clothes, waterproof mountain boots and sleeping bag.

LOCATION: Kamchatka DATES: August 1 – October 10 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camp, spike camps DURATION OF HUNT: 14 days from Petropavlovsk (9 hunting days) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking. COST OF HUNT: Includes round trip helicopter transfer, license, 1:1 guide, transfers to (from Petropavlovsk) Palana or Ossora lodging, three meals a day, 1 Koryak or Kamchatka sheep ram, veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, gun permit, interpreter. Per hunter………….…………………………....$US 20900 ADDITIONAL COST: Hotel in Petropavlovsk……………………………………$US 120-200 Domestic flight. Approximately….…………………………..$US 1000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ……………………………...Brown bear $US 5000, caribou $US 1500 COMMENTS: Koryak snow sheep is the rarest and the largest subspecies of snow sheep. Hunt takes place at elevations of up to 2000 m. (6600 ft.). The hunt is conducted on foot. Because of difficult terrain with rocks and heavy underbrush, it can be physically demanding. Kamchatka sheep is nearly as large as Koryak. It has a few subtle differences, which is enough for some biologist to consider it a different subspecies. Weather in Northern Kamchatka, especially at the end of September can get harsh. Hunters must bring warm, waterproof clothes, waterproof mountain boots and sleeping bag.

MARCO POLO OR HUME SHEEP LOCATION: - Naryn regions DATES: August 15 - December 15, January 1 - February 28 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Cabins DURATION OF HUNT: 10 hunting days (13 days trip from Bishkek) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes meeting at the airport, ground transfers, interpreter, (from Bishkek) accommodations, 3 meals per day, guides, field trophy preparation veterinary certificate, CITES permit, gun permit,1 ram. Per hunter……………………………………………………$US 21500 ADDITIONAL COST: Non-hunter companion………………………………………$ US 2000 Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 350 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …..... …….....yak $US 1500, wolf $US 800, mid-Asian ibex $US 3000 COMMENTS: Kyrgyzstan argali is in average smaller than . However, trophies in excess of 50 inches and up to 60 are not unusual. Hunting takes place at altitudes of 3,000 - 4,000 meters (9,500 - 12,500 ft.) and requires good physical endurance. Hunters should expect to spend up to 6-8 hours per day riding horses. A car ride from Bishkek to the hunting area takes about 12 hours, but it is possible to charter a helicopter instead for an additional cost. Daytime temperature is around +10C (+50F) in the fall and –20C (-4F) in the winter, at night it can drop to -40C (-40F). Hunters are required to bring sleeping bags, sunglasses and a sunscreen. Shots are expected within 250-400 yards range, therefore flat shooting rifle with good optics and a range finder are necessary.

BEZOAR IBEX LOCATION: DATES: August 1 – March 31 GROUP SIZE: 2-4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel, cabin DURATION OF HUNT: 7 hunting days (10 days from Istanbul) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes license, meetings at the airports, transfer to the hunting area, (from Antalya, Adana or Kayseri) transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, 1:1 guide, interpreter, filed trophy preparation, trophy export permit, gun permit, One ibex up to 100 cm. Per hunter……………………….…$US 10500 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…...………………………………$US 550 Trophy fee for each cm above 100………………………….…$US 200 Non-hunting companion, per day……………………………...$US 220 Domestic flight. Approximately……………………………….$US 150 COMMENTS: MID-ASIAN IBEX LOCATION: Kyrgyzstan, Issyk kul or Naryn regions DATES: August 10 –December 1, January-February GROUP SIZE: 2-4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Trailers, yurts, cabins DURATION OF HUNT: 7 hunting days (10 days from Bishkek) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes license, meeting at the airports transportation during the (from Bishkek) hunt, lodging, three meals a day, field trophy preparation, guides, interpreter, veterinary certificate, gun permit, 1 ibex 1 x 1, per hunter………………………………………………$US 8500 2 x 2, per hunter……..……………………………...... $US 6900 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…...………………………………$US 375 Second ibex…………………………………………………...$US 3000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ……………………………. …………...yak $US 1800, wolf $US 1000 COMMENTS: Mid-Asian ibex is the largest in the world. It can be found in several Central Asian republics; however, Kyrgyzstan has much higher number of the and the best trophies. The hunt takes place on altitudes 3500-4500 meters (11000-14000 ft.). Horses are extensively used for transportation during the hunt. Accommodations are in yurts, or cabins. The chance of getting a trophy over 115 cm (46”) is nearly 70%. Many trophies are in excess of 50 inches.

ALTAI (SIBERIAN) IBEX LOCATION: Altai, Khakassia DATES: August 15 – January 15 GROUP SIZE: 1-3 ACCOMMODATIONS: Hunting cabins, tent camps. DURATION OF HUNT: 7 hunting days (11 days from St. Petersburg) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, meeting at the airports, transfer to domestic terminal, transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, field trophy preparation, interpreter, guides, veterinary certificate, 1 ibex (from St. Petersburg) Altai. 1 hunter…………………………………………….....$US 10000 Altai. 2-3 hunters (per hunter)………………………………..$US 8000 (from Irkutsk, or Krasnoyarsk) Khakassia. per hunter…………..……………………………..$US 8500 Each additional hunting day…...……………………………….$US 550 ADDITIONAL COST: Domestic round trip flight. Approximately……………………$US 600 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …..Maral stag $US 3000, Brown bear $US 4500, Musk deer $US 1500 ……………………………………………..Siberian roe deer $US 1500 COMMENTS: The hunt is conducted in a mountainous terrain at approximately 8000 ft. Good physical condition is required. Horses are frequently used on this hunt. Daily travel is up to 10 miles. We recommend wearing warm, silent clothes and water proof leather boots. Shooting distance is about 200- 450 yards. Combined maral and ibex hunts require at least 10 hunting days. We recommend adding 2-3 days for each additional trophy, such as bear or moose.

SIBERIAN ROE DEER LOCATION: Khakassia, Altai DATES: August 5 – November 30 GROUP SIZE: 2-4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camps, cabins DURATION OF HUNT: 6 hunting days (9 days from Moscow) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground (from Barnaul or Abakan) transfers, license, 1:1 guide, accommodations, three meals per day, field trophy preparation, 1 stag. 2 hunters, per hunter……..…………………………………...$US 5300 3 hunters, per hunter…………..……………………………...$US 4500 4 hunters, per hunter………………………………………….$US 4200 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day……………………………….…...$US 450 Domestic roundtrip flight. Approximately…………………...$US 1000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …...Maral stag $US 4000, Brown bear $US 4500, Musk deer $US 1500 COMMENTS: Khakassia and Altai are mountainous parts of Southern , located close to the borders with and . This remote and rarely hunted land offers wide range of game and exciting hunting opportunities.The hunt is conducted by stalking. The best time is the bugling season, from August 25 to September 20. The weather is usually mild. Hunters often have a possibility to take more than one trophy. Maral stag, musk deer, and bear can be hunted with additional 4 days. Wolves and lynx can be taken as trophies of opportunity.

CAUCASIAN (DAGESTAN, MID AND KUBAN) TUR LOCATION: Northern (Russia), Abkhazia, DATES: July 15 – December 30 GROUP SIZE: 1-3 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camps DURATION OF HUNT: 5 / 6 days of hunting (7 days from Baku / 9 days from Moscow) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, license, 1:1 guide, accommodations, three meals per day, 1 ram, field trophy preparation. Mid Caucasian tur in Kabardin-Balkaria. Per hunter………..$US 11900 Kuban (Western) tur in Karachaevo-Cherkessia. Per hunter..$US 11900 Kuban (Western) tur in Krasnodar. Per hunter……………...$US 15500 Kuban (Western tur) in Abkhazia. Per hunter……………….$US 12000 Dagestan (Eastern) tur in Azerbaijan. Per hunter………….…$US 8900 Dagestan tur in Northern Ossetia. Per hunter………………...$US 8000 15 days double tur hunt in Russia. Per hunter………………$US 21500 21 days triple tur hunt in Russia. Per hunter………………..$US 25500 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 450 Domestic roundtrip flight. Approximately…………………….$US 500 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …………………Caucasian brown bear $US 4000, Red Stag $US 5000 ……..Chamois $US 2500, Wolf $US 1000, Siberian roe deer $US 2500 COMMENTS: Tur is a unique found only in the . All three subspecies can be hunted in Russia, and only Dagestan tur in Azerbaijan. Shooting over a distances of 200-300 meters is common. Hunting camps are located at altitude of up to 2500 meters (8000 ft.), and approximately 4-6 hours traveling from the airport. Transportation to the spike camp from the base camp is done either on horseback, or on foot. This is one of the most difficult mountain hunts in the world. The hunt takes place at an altitude of about 2800 to 3500 meters (9000-11500 ft.) and is physically demanding due to very steep, rocky and precipitous slopes. Hunting Western tur in Krasnodar region of Russia or in Abkhazia takes place at about 8000-9000 ft making it considerably easier than in other regions. Hunter should bring sleeping bag, sun glasses, sun screen, rain gear, rangefinder and binoculars.

SIBERIAN BROWN BEAR LOCATION: Irkutsk, Altai, Krasnoyarsk, Yakutia DATES: September 10 – October 10, April 25 - June10 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 3 ACCOMMODATIONS: Hunting cabins, tent camps. DURATION OF HUNT: 7 hunting days (10-11 days from St. Petersburg) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking and baiting COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit meeting at the airports, ground transfers, transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals per day, field trophy preparation, guides, interpreter, CITES permit. Irkutsk, Altai, Krasnoyarsk. Per hunter…….………………...$US 9500 Yakutia. Per hunter………………………………………….$US 10500 ADDITIONAL COST: Domestic round trip flight. Approximately……………………$US 500 Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 450 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ……………………………….snow sheep $US 7000, Moose $US 4000 (Fall hunts only) …...Siberian roe deer $US 2000, Musk deer $US 2500, Wolf $US 1000 COMMENTS: Siberian bear hunts take place in rugged and heavily forested terrain, where getting in range of the bear offers a greater challenge. The best chance to spot and stalk a bear is in the foothills of the mountains, or along the lake shore, where the forest is less dense. Getting from the base camp to the foothills and back in the Altai region will require an additional two days of travel by horseback. Another option, baiting, is frequently used when hunting takes place in the dense forest. The average trophy is similar in size to a North American grizzly. The weather is usually cool, especially in spring, when the temperature can drop into subfreezing range. Bring your sleeping bag and warm clothing.

EURASIAN BROWN BEAR LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Pskov, Novgorod, Vologda, Karelia. DATES: May 10-20; August 25 – October 30 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge. DURATION OF HUNT: 7 full hunting days, 8-9 days from St. Petersburg. HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, or from the blind on the oat fields COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from St. Petersburg) transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, interpreter, guides, field trophy preparation, veterinary certificate, CITES permit, 1 bear, alcoholic beverages. Per hunter………………...……..$US 7500 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional day…………...………………………………..$US 400 Second bear…………………………………………………...$US 3500 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ……………………………Wild boar $US 200-2000, Moose $US 2500 COMMENTS: These are some of the best hunts in the European part of Russia. The bear population during the past 20 years has been very stable. The usual trophy size is about 7 ft., although 8 - 8.5 ft. bears have been taken by our clients every year. The record bear taken in the Pskov region in 1999 had a scull measured in excess of 27 inches (69 cm) The success rate is about 90%. Some hunters take more than one bear. The weather is usually mild and can be rainy. Be prepared to deal with mosquitoes if you are hunting early in the season. Small game hunting and fishing is offered at no additional cost

ASIATIC BLACK BEAR LOCATION: Khabarovsk DATES: September 15 – October 20 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 2 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge. DURATION OF HUNT: 7 days HUNTING METHOD: Baiting COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from Khabarovsk) transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, interpreter, guides, field trophy preparation, veterinary certificate, CITES permit, 1 bear. Per hunter……………………………………………..$US 9250 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional day…………...………………………………..$US 450 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: ……………………………..Wild boar $US 2500, Izubr stag $US 2500 COMMENTS: Asiatic black bear is found in numbers large enough to allow hunting only in the Russian Far East along the border with . This hunt has a success rate of 100%. Temperature during the end of hunting season can occasionally drop below 0F.

FAR EASTERN BROWN BEAR LOCATION: Okhotsk or Magadan region DATES: April 25 - June 15; September 1 - October 31 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 6 in Magadan 2-4 in Okhotsk ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camp, log huts, portable shower and toilet, spike camps DURATION OF HUNT: 8-11 hunting days (10-13 days trip from Okhotsk or Magadan) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, or from the river raft. Snowmobiles may be used in the Spring COST OF HUNT: Includes round trip helicopter transfer, license, 1:1 guide, lodging, (from Okhotsk, or Magadan) three meals a day, 1 bear, veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, gun permit, CITES permit. Magadan, Per hunter………………………………...... $US 13000 Okhotsk. Per hunter (based on two hunters)………………. .$US 12000 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………....$US 450 Local hotel. Per day…………...……………………………$US 90-150 Second bear…………………………………………….$US 5500-6000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …………………………………………………Snow sheep $US 11500 COMMENTS: The Magadan region is truly unspoiled wilderness. Located on the mainland across the sea from the Kamchatka Peninsula it is a huge landmass with a small population, which guarantees very little hunting pressure. In the Spring bears concentrate along the shoreline, looking for seafood. During the Fall hunting season bears are either feeding on salmon in the many rivers and creeks, or on wild berries in the surrounding tundra. Fall hunt is offered only as a boat drift hunt with a helicopter drop-off. The bears are about the same size as the coastal bears of Kamchatka Peninsula, or . The average size of the bears trophy is around 8.5 ft. Usually a hunter can see up to 30 bears during the trip. In some areas along the sea of Okhotsk shore during the spring hunt it is possible to observe 20-30 and more bears from a single location. The success rate is essentially 100%. Many hunters choose to take 2 bears. hunting and fishing are available during the fall at no additional cost. Warm clothes are essential for May and September hunts, since the temperature can be in the subfreezing range.

LOCATION: Kamchatka peninsula DATES: April 25 - May 25; August 20 - October 31 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camp, log huts, portable shower, outhouse, spike camps DURATION OF HUNT: 7 full days of hunting (12-13 days Moscow-Moscow) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, or from the boat. COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, 1:1 guide, lodging, three meals a day, 1 bear, (from Petropavlovsk) veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, interpreter in the camp, gun permit, helicopter transfer, CITES permit. Per hunter….$US 12700 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 450 Hotel in Petropavlovsk. Per day……………………..……$US 80 - 150 Second bear…………………………………………………...$US 6000 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …………………………………..Moose 9000, Snow sheep $US 14800 COMMENTS: Kamchatka peninsula has the largest population of big salmon eating bears and currently holds the world record. The average trophy size is 9.3 ft. in the spring and 8.5 ft. in the fall. Spring hunt takes place while the snow is still present on the ground, which aids in locating best trophies. Snow sheep hunt can be added in the fall and will require 4 to 5 additional days. The daytime temperature range from - 10 C to +5C in the spring (+20F to +40F) and +5C to + 15C (+40F to +60F) in the fall. Hunters should bring sleeping bags.

LOCATION: Sakhalin island DATES: April 20 – June 1; August 10 - November 30 GROUP SIZE: 2-3 ACCOMMODATIONS: Rustic cabins DURATION OF HUNT: 9 hunting days (11 days trip from Yuzno-Sakhalinsk) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, or from the boat. COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, 1:1 guide, lodging, three meals a day, 1 bear, (from Petropavlovsk) veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, interpreter in the camp, gun permit, helicopter transfer, CITES permit. Per hunter….$US 11000 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………....$US 450 Hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinks. Per day……………………..$US 80 - 150 Roundtrip Moscow – Youzno-Sakhalinks………………………..$1600 Second bear…………………………………………………...$US 5500 Single hunter Supplement…………………………………….$US 1500 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …………………...Izubr stag $US 3500 Caribou $US 2500, Musk deer COMMENTS: Sakhalin is the largest island in Russia. It is almost 590 miles (950 km) long and over 100 miles (160 km) wide. The bear found on the island is a brown bear variety known as Amur brown bear. Local bears feed primarily on salmon, making them just about as large as Kamchatka bears. One of the distinct features of Sakhalin bear is elongated skull, which can measure larger than Kamchatka bear skull. Sakhalin island is a home to about 4000 bears. Sakhalin brown bears feed primarily on salmon and grow to be as large as Kamchatka bears. Spring hunt takes place while the snow is still present on the ground, which aids in locating best trophies. Pacific taimen and salmon fishing is spectacular and can be enjoyed at no additional cost. Sakhalin climate is relatively mild. Hunting pressure is very low and quota is usually filled to about 50-80% for a total of less than 150 animals a year. The daytime temperature range from -5 C to +10C in the spring (+20F to +50F) and +5C to + 20C (+40F to +70F) in the fall. Hunters should bring sleeping bags. Fishing is spectacular and is offered at no charge during free time.

COMBINATION HUNT KOLA PENINSULA BEAR/MOOSE//WOLVERINE LOCATION: Lake Lovozero DATES: April 20 – June 1; August 10 - November 30 GROUP SIZE: 2 ACCOMMODATIONS: Rustic cabin DURATION OF HUNT: 12 hunting days (14 days trip from Murmansk) HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, or from the boat. COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, 1:1 guide, lodging, three meals a day, gun permit (from Murmansk) veterinary certificate, field trophy preparation, interpreter in the camp visa support, meeting in St. Petersburg, ground transportation. Per hunter:……………………………………………………..$US5000 TROPHY FEES: Bear $US Moose $US, $US Reindeer, Wolverine $US ADDITIONAL COST Airfare St, to Murmansk $US250, CITES permit for bear $US250

EURASIAN LYNX LOCATION: Kirov, St. Petersburg DATES: November 15 - February 28 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 2 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge, cabins. DURATION OF HUNT: 5 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: Tracking with dogs COST OF HUNT: Includes: transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals per day, (from Moscow) field trophy preparation, guides, license, veterinary certificate, ground transfers, gun permit. Per hunter………………….…………..$US 4700 ADDITIONAL COST: CITES permit…………………………………………………..$US 250 COMMENTS: Eurasian lynx found in Russian taiga forests is the largest among the species. Mature males can exceed 30 kg (65 lbs). Lynx is almost exclusively hunted with the dogs. The best time is in the middle of the season, when snow cover is not too deep and the dogs can move freely. During the late season, when snow cover is deep, snowmobiles are used often. Temperature can be as low as -25C to - 40C (-10F to - 40F). This hunt has been 100% successful during the past 7 years.

WOLF LOCATION: Vologda, Tver, St. Petersburg, Kalmykia, Kyrgyzstan DATES: January 15 – March 15 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge, cabins DURATION OF HUNT: 5 full days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: Driven hunt, snowmobile chase COST OF HUNT: Includes transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals per day, visa support, gun permit, license, guide, field trophy preparation, interpreter. Vologda, Tver, St. Petersburg. Per hunter (4-6)……………...$US 2800 Kyrgyzstan. Per hunter…………………………….………….$US 3200 Kalmykia. Per hunter…………………………………………$US 3700 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………....$US 450 Trophy fee...………………………………………………… ..$US 800 CITES permit for each wolf…..………………………………..$US 250 COMMENTS: Wolf hunt in the Northern parts of European Russia is an old Russian tradition. It requires a lot of preparation and legwork from the guides. The success rate is high, but it ultimately depends on the ability of the hunter to hit a moving wolf. In the Southern parts of Russia and Kazakhstan wolves are hunted in the open terrain while traveling on snowmobiles; long distance shots can be required. February weather is usually windy and cold; the temperature can fall to –30C (-35F). March weather is usually more pleasant. Driven boar hunt can be combined in January. Calling is used in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

BIRD HUNTING

SPRING CAPERCAILLIE AND BLACK COCK LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Pskov, Novgorod, Vologda, Karelia. DATES: April 20 – May 10 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 8 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge. DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: Capercaillie: stalking; black cock: from the blind COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from St. Petersburg) transportation during the hunt, lodging, three meals a day, guides, interpreter, bird freezing, 1 capercaillie, 1 black cock. 1 hunter……………………………………………………….$US 3400 2 hunters (per person)...………………………………………$US 3000 3 and more hunters (per person)……...………………………$US 2800 ADDITIONAL TROPHY FEE: ……………………………..Capercaillie $US 500, black cock $US 350 ……….Evening woodcock shoot $US 50. Morning duck shoot $US 70 COMMENTS: Capercaillie and black grouse is as plentiful in Russia today as it was in Europe hundreds of years ago. Capercaillie, the largest bird from the grouse family is very elusive. Stalking a capercaillie may require some practice. If you are unfamiliar with this hunt, our guides will explain all the tricks and you may need to plan for 5 hunting days. The temperature can range from –10C to +15C (10F to 60F). Trophies must be either frozen, or skinned by a taxidermist. Bring a pair of rubber hip boots, warm gloves a hat and a waterproof, quiet jacket.

MIXED BAG UPLAND LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Pskov, Novgorod, Karelia DATES: August 15 – September 15 GROUP SIZE: 1-6 hunters ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: Over dogs COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, license, meeting at the airport, (from St. Petersburg) ground transfers, transportation during the hunt, guides, three meals per day, unlimited bag, interpreter. 1 hunter...... …………………………………………...$US 2900 2 hunters (per person)……………………………………….…$US 2650 3 or more hunters (per person)..………………….………...…..$US 2500 ADITIONAL COST: Pointing dog with a handler. Per day...………………………….$US 200 COMMENTS: Excellent mixed bag hunt bad, including black grouse, hazel grouse, thrushes, wood pigeons, curlew, woodcock and many other game birds in their prime habitat.

FALL WOODCOCKS LOCATION: St. Petersburg region, Karelia, Pskov, Vologda DATES: September 15 - October 15 GROUP SIZE: 1-6 hunters ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: Over dogs COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, license, meeting at the airport, (from St. Petersburg) ground transfers, transportation during the hunt, guides, three meals per day, unlimited bag of woodcocks, interpreter. 1 hunter...... …………………………………………...$US 3100 2 hunters (per person)……………………………………….…$US 3000 3 or more hunters (per person)...………………….………...... $US 2700 ADITIONAL COST: Pointing dog with a guide. Per day…………………………...... ,$US 220 COMMENTS: St Petersburg region and Karelia offers some of the best fall woodcock hunts in Russia. Hunt takes place during fall migration. With good dogs during the peak season hunters can expect to have 15-30 flashes per day. Other birds, including black grouse, hazel grouse and snipe can be taken too.

LOCATION: Azerbaijan DATES: October - March GROUP SIZE: 2-8 hunters ACCOMMODATIONS: Hunting cabin, hotel. DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: With dogs COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, license, meeting at the airport, dogs, (from Baku) ground transfers, transportation during the hunt, guides, three meals per day, unlimited bag, interpreter. 2 hunters (per hunter)…..……………………………………..$US 3100 3-4 hunters (per hunter)……………………………………….$US 2800 5-6 hunters (per hunter)……………………………………….$US 2600 7-8 hunters (per hunter)……………………………………….$US 2400 ADITIONAL COST: Hotel in Baku.………………………………………………$US 70-200 COMMENTS: Large number of woodcocks migrating from Russia spend winter in Azerbaijan, making it possible to hunt this bird when hunting season is closed in Russia and Europe.

LOCATION: Latvia DATES: September 25 - October 20 GROUP SIZE: 1-6 hunters ACCOMMODATIONS: Countryside hotel DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: Over dogs COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, license, meeting at the airport, (from Riga) ground transfers, transportation during the hunt, guides, three meals per day, unlimited bag, ammunition, interpreter. Per hunter………$US 2950 COMMENTS: Migration of woodcocks in Latvia takes place about a week later than in NW parts of Russia. Otherwise the hunt is very similar to Russian. Ducks can be hunted at no additional cost.

CHUKAR (STONE) LOCATION: Kyrgyzstan, near lake Issyk-Kul DATES: August - December GROUP SIZE: 2-6 hunters ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel, camp DURATION OF HUNT: 5 days of hunting, 7 days from Bishkek HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, dogs COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, license, ground transfers, (from Bishkek) transportation during the hunt, guides, three meals per day, alcoholic beverages, field trophy preparation, unlimited bag for birds. 2 hunters (per hunter)…..…………………………………….$US 2800 3-4 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 2650 5-6 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 2500 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 400 ACCOMPANYING TROPHIES: …………………………………..Himalayan snow cock (ular) $US 500 COMMENTS: Kyrgyzstan has some of the best wild chukar partridge hunts anywhere. These native birds are much leaner than their European grain fed brothers and therefore are more challenging to hunt. Moderate climate, perfect habitat and little hunting pressure maintain very strong bird population. Hunt is conducted on altitudes of 2000-2500 meters (6000-7500 ft.). Hunters are expected to bring their own dogs. (ular) hunt can be arranged if requested

LOCATION: Azerbaijan DATES: October - February GROUP SIZE: 2-8 hunters ACCOMMODATIONS: cabins DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting, 6 days from Baku HUNTING METHOD: Stalking, dogs COST OF HUNT: Includes: visa support, gun permit, license, ground transfers, interpreter (from Baku) transportation during the hunt, guides, three meals per day, alcoholic beverages, field trophy preparation, unlimited bag for birds. 1 hunter……………………………………………………….$US 3400 2 hunters (per hunter)…..………………………………….….$US 3100 3-4 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 2800 5-6 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 2600 7-8 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 2400 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 400 Hotel in Baku……………………………………………….$US 80-200 COMMENTS: This hunt is for native wild birds. Moderate climate, perfect habitat and little hunting pressure maintain very strong bird population. Hunt is conducted on altitudes of 1500-2500 meters (5000- 7500 ft.). Hunters are expected to bring their own dogs.

DUCKS LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Novgorod, Southern Karelia DATES: April 15 - May 10, August 20 - November 5 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting lodge DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from St. Petersburg) lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate, guides, interpreter, unlimited bag 1 hunter...... $US 2800 2 hunters (per person)...... $US 2650 3 and more hunters (per person)……… ……………………..$US 2400 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………....$US 375 COMMENTS: Lakes Ladoga, Onega and Ilmen are the largest fresh water lakes in Europe, all located within several hours of driving from St. Petersburg and are known for good duck hunting. Located on a major flyway, with shallow waters along the shores, they offer excellent habitat for the local, as well as migratory ducks. During the peak of migration hunter can take several dozen of ducks per day. Ducks encountered in the area include smew, Euragian wigeon, greater scaup, tufted pochard, gadwall, garganey, Northern pochard, northern pintail, northern shoveler, red-crested pochard, black scoter, white-winged scoter.

LOCATION: Astrakhan: Volga river delta DATES: September - November 20 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 10 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped lodge. DURATION OF HUNT: 5 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from Astrakhan) lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate, guides, unlimited bag, life decoys, interpreter. 2 hunters (per person).………………………………………..$US 3000 3 and more hunters (per person)……………………………...$US 2800 Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 400 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight Moscow-Astrakhan (approximately)..…..…...$US 450 COMMENTS: Volga river delta, a breeding ground to almost 1 ml. birds is one the best locations in the Europe for waterfowl hunting. The region offers rich variety of waterfowl, among which there is a dozen species of ducks, including Mallard, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Smew, Ruddy Shelduck, European Wigeon, Greater Scaup, Tufted Duck, Red-Crested Pochard, Garganey, and Green- Winged Teal, as well as Grey Lag, Bean and White-Fronted Goose.

LOCATION: Krasnoyarsk, Yenisei river DATES: May 25- June 15 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Wall tents DURATION OF HUNT: 5 days of hunting, 9 days from Moscow HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from Moscow) lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate, guides, Interpreter, unlimited bag 2 hunters (per person)...... $US 3550 3-4 hunters (per person)...... $US 3100 5-6 hunters (per person)……… ……………………………...$US 2900 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 350 Roundtrip airfare Moscow-Krasnoyarsk (approximately)……..$US 750 COMMENTS: The hunt is offered on the Yenisei river, at the mouth of one of it’s chief tributaries, Podkamennaya (also called Stony) Tunguska. At this place Yenisei is about 20 miles wide and forms unique ecosystem with hundreds of islands, serving as a resting as well as nesting area for migratory birds. Yenisei, is fifth largest river in the world, starting in Mongolia and draining into the Arctic ocean. It is an important part of Central Asian flyway. The hunting area is located not far away from the landing place of the so-called Tungus meteorite. This is a true adventure, in a very remote area that is rarely hunted. Hunters should bring sleeping bags, mosquito repellent, mosquito protective clothing (including thin leather gloves and head nets), hip boots, water proof bags and water proof clothes, items of personal nature. Ducks encountered in the area include: long-tailed duck, garganey, common goldeneye, Northern shoveler, Northern pochard, Northern pintail, Eurasian widgeon, gadwall, green-winged teal, mallard, red-billed shelduck, ruddy shelduck, tufted pochard, greater scaup, black scoter, white-winged scoter.

LOCATION: Azerbaijan DATES: October - March GROUP SIZE: 3 - 8 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting cabin DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds or boats over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from Baku) lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate, guides, Interpreter, unlimited bag. 3-4 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 3000 5-6 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 2800 7-8 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 2600 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………...$US 350 Hotel in Baku, per day…………………………………….$US 100-200 COMMENTS: Numerous species of ducks gather in the warm waters of the lakes and marshes coming from the North of Russia, including smew, ruddy shelduck, Eurasian wigeon, greater scaup, tufted duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Garganey. Great opportunity to hunt in late season.

LOCATION: Crimea peninsula DATES: August 15 - 31; October 15 - December 15 GROUP SIZE: 2 - 10 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped lodge. DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting (6 from Odessa or Simferopol) HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from Odessa) lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate, guides, unlimited bag, decoys, interpreter. 2 hunters (per hunter). ………………………………………..$US 3150 3 or more hunters (per hunter)………………………………..$US 2900 COMMENTS: Danube river delta represent unique habitat for waterfowl birds. Surrounding area has many salt water marshes, representing excellent staging area. Hunting is good in the beginning of the season for local birds and for migratory birds later in the season. Ducks found in the area include, Mallard, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Smew, Ruddy Shelduck, European Wigeon, Greater Scaup, Tufted Duck, Red-Crested Pochard, Garganey, and Green-Winged Teal, as well as Grey Lag Goose and White-Fronted Goose.

LOCATION: Latvia DATES: October 1- November 20 GROUP SIZE: 1 - 6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Countryside hotel DURATION OF HUNT: 4 days of hunting HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds over decoys, pass shooting COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from Riga) lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate, guides, unlimited bag, interpreter. Per hunter………………………...$US 2850 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional day…………………………………………….$US 450 COMMENTS: Latvia duck hunts offers excellent shooting and an opportunity to collect Eurusian widgeon, tufted pochard, smew and some other ducks rarely found in Europe

LOCATION: Northern Karelia, White sea coast DATES: May 5-18 GROUP SIZE: 3 - 6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting cabin DURATION OF HUNT: 6 days of hunting, 9 day trip from St. Petersburg HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds or boats over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun rent or permit, meeting at the airport, ground (from St. Petersburg) transfers, lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate interpreter, train or van from St. Petersburg, unlimited bag of waterfowl guides. 3 hunters (per hunter)…………………………………………$US 5300 4 hunters (per hunter)…………………………………………$US 4800 5 hunters (per hunter)…………………………………………$US 4500 6 hunters (per hunter)…………………………………………$US 4300 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………....$US 400 Hotel in St. Petersburg, per day…………………………...$US 100-200 ADDITIONAL TROPHY FEE: ……………………………..Capercaillie $US 400, black cock $US 250 COMMENTS: This is a bird collector’s trip. Hunting is conducted along the Southern shore of the White sea, over 600 miles North of St. Petersburg. A possibility to collect form the long list of waterfowl birds in prime plumage, including common eider, European widgeon, tufted duck and others in this remote, pristine and rarely hunted location. In addition, this are offers excellent capercaillie, woodcock and black grouse hunts.

LOCATION: Russian Far East DATES: May 5-25 GROUP SIZE: 1-4 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped hunting cabin DURATION OF HUNT: 8 days of hunting, 12 day trip from Khabarovsk HUNTING METHOD: From the blinds or boats over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes: license, gun rent or permit, meeting at the airport, ground (from Khabarovsk) transfers, lodging, three meals a day, motorboat, veterinary certificate interpreter, train or van from Khabarovsk unlimited bag of waterfowl guides. 1 hunters (per hunter)…………………………………………$US 5500 2 hunters (per hunter)…………………………………………$US 4500 3-4 hunters (per hunter)………………………………………$US 4000 ADDITIONAL COST: Each additional hunting day…………………………………....$US 350 Hotel in St. Petersburg, per day…………………………...$US 100-200 ADDITIONAL TROPHY FEE: ……………………………………….Black billed capercaillie $US 500 COMMENTS: The primary trophies on this hunt are falcated teal and black billed capercaillie. Each are hunted for abot four days. The rest of the time is required for travel between Khabarovsk and two hunting locations. Other species of ducks are also available.

GEESE IN THE ARCTIC LOCATION: Kanin peninsula, Taimyr peninsula DATES: May 15 – June 1; September 15 – October 1 GROUP SIZE: 6 (minimum) - 10 ACCOMMODATIONS: Kanin: cabins, winterized tents, outdoor toilet. Taimyr: hunting cabin DURATION OF HUNT: 5 days of hunting, 7 - 8 days trip from St. Petersburg or Moscow HUNTING METHOD: From pits and blinds over decoys COST OF HUNT: Includes license, gun permit, meeting at the airport, ground transfers, (from St. Petersburg or Moscow) helicopter, or hovercraft transfer, lodging, three meals a day, veterinary certificate, guides, unlimited bag Kanin peninsula (per person).………………………………...$US 4500 Taimyr peninsula (per person)……………….……………….$US 4000 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight from St. Petersburg or Moscow…….…...$US 450-500 COMMENTS: Kanin peninsula is located above the Arctic Circle between White and Barents seas. This sparsely populated area is a breeding ground to large number of waterfowl birds. The most common trophies include White-Fronted, Graylag, Brent goose, and Bean goose, Green-winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Eurasian Widgeon, Greater Scaup, Tufted Pochard, Black Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Long- tailed duck, Red-breasted merganser and others. Taimyr peninsula is one of the Northernmost parts of Russia. It is a breeding grounds to hundreds of thousands of game birds The large number of geese allows hunters to take 10 and more birds per day. Both areas support large number of different shorebirds. The weather can be unpredictable. Hunters should bring warm, waterproof camouflage clothes (white in the spring and brown in the fall) and rubber boots.

FISHING

VOLGA DELTA MIXED CATCH (pike, pikeperch, giant catfish, carp)

DATES: April 10 - November 15 GROUP SIZE: 2 (minimum)-12 ACCOMMODATIONS: Hunting cabins DURATION: 4 days/5 nights COST: Includes meeting at the airport, ground transfers, license, guide, (from Astrakhan) lodging, 3 meals a day, motor boat, visa support…………….$US 1150 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight from St. Petersburg. Approximately.… ……..$US 250 Interpreter, alcoholic beverages………………………… .upon request COMMENTS: Volga river delta offers excellent fishing for variety of species, especially for pike, pikeperch (similar to walleye), and huge catfish, which can frequently exceed 50 kilograms (110 lbs.).

ATLANTIC SALMON LOCATION: Kanin peninsula, river Volonga DATES: June 15 - October 15 GROUP SIZE: 2-8 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fishing lodge DURATION: 5 days (7 days trip) COST: Includes meeting in St. Petersburg, transfer to domestic terminal (from Arkhangelsk) license, guides, ground transfers, lodging, 3 meals a day, boat, visa support. Per person………………….………………………..$US 5600 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight from St. Petersburg or Moscow……………...$US 250 Hotel in Arkhangelsk………………………………………$US 60-100 ACCOMPANYING SPECIES: …..Brown trout, grayling, pike, arctic char – total of 10 species of trout COMMENTS: While Kola peninsula received recognition as the Atlantic salmon fishing paradise, many remote areas in the Russian Arctic have nearly as good fishing at much better prices. Kanin peninsula is one of them. The camp is located approximately 10 miles from the moth of the river Volonga, on the Barents sea shore. No other camp can be found in 100 miles radius. The average salmon is about 10 lbs. The record salmon caught in Volonga was 23 lbs. Nearby rivers can be accessed by a helicopter for an additional fee.

LOCATION: Kola peninsula, Kola river DATES: June - August GROUP SIZE: 2-8 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tents DURATION: 5 days (7 days trip) COST: Includes meeting in Murmansk, license, guides, ground transfers, (from Murmansk) 3 meals a day, boat, visa support. Per person………………...$US 2800 Hotel in Murmansk…………………………………………$US 80-200 COMMENTS: Fishing camp is located only a few hours of driving from Murmansk. This is a good alternative to much more expensive and more remote camps

ARCTIC CHAR AND GRAYLING DATES: July 1 - September 15 LOCATION: Southern Taymyr peninsula GROUP SIZE: 4-6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Fully equipped newly built lodge DURATION: 5 days/6 nights COST: Includes meeting at the airport, transfer to the lodge, license, guide, (from Norilsk) lodging, 3 meals a day, motor, visa support…………….……$US 2950 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight Moscow (St. Petersburg) – Norilsk.…….$US 350-550 Interpreter, alcoholic beverages………………………… .upon request COMMENTS: Taimyr Peninsula, one of the Northernmost parts of Russia, is very sparsely populated, with almost 95% of inhabitants living in 2 cities. There are very few roads, making it difficult to access the best fishing areas. Our lodge is located approximately 100 miles from the city of Norilsk and is accessible in summer months by a helicopter, or a hovercraft only. Local char is between 2-4 kg. (4-9 lbs.). Grayling is 0.5-1 kg (1-2 lbs.) Fishing is very intense, catch and release, with limited number of fish in possession.

SAKHALIN TAIMEN AND CHERRY SALMON DATES: July 1 - September 15 LOCATION: Khabarovsk, Koppi river GROUP SIZE: 1-12 ACCOMMODATIONS: Modern cabins with all facilities DURATION: 7 days from Khabarovsk/5 days of fishing COST: Includes meeting at the airports, ground transfers, license, interpreter, (from Khabarovsk) guide, lodging, three meals a day, motor boat, visa support 1-2 people. Per person……………………………………………$3300 3-5 people. Per person……………………………………………$2900 6-12 people. Per person……………………………………….….$2400 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip Moscow –Khabarovsk……………………………...$US 800 Each additional day of fishing…………………………………$US 250 ACCOMPANYING SPECIES: ………..Amur grayling, dolly varden, chum salmon, white spotted char COMMENTS: Koppi river is one of the best fishing rivers in the area. Fishing is essentially non-stop, catch and release. There is no commercial or sport fishing anywhere else in this area. Best time for Sakhalin taimen trout is July-August.

SALMON AND TROUT IN KAMCHATKA DATES: May 1 – October 15 LOCATION: Rivers Karmychina, Plotnikova, Danilina, Kolpakova, Udova, Pytma. GROUP SIZE: 6-10 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camps, 2 people per tent. DURATION: 6/8 days from Petropavlovsk COST: Includes meeting at the airport, transfer to the camp, license, guides, (from Petropavlovsk) lodging, 3 meals a day, rafts, visa support……….…………..$US 4900 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight Moscow (St. Petersburg) – Petropavlovsk…..$US 800 Hotel in Petropavlovsk, per day……………………… …..$US 80-150 COMMNETS: This is a rafting trip. The best time for king salmon are June1-July 20, for rainbow trout May1 through October, coho salmon – August 20-September 10, chum salmon June 25-August 20. Arctic char and grayling – all season. There is a lot of mosquitoes during the entire summer. Transfer to the fishing area may require use of helicopter. Sleeping bags are required.

SALMON, TROUT AND TAIMEN ON SAKHALIN ISLAND DATES: May 15 – October 15 LOCATION: Rivers Karmychina, Plotnikova, Danilina, Kolpakova, Udova, Pytma. GROUP SIZE: 3-6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camps, 2 people per tent. DURATION: 6/8 days from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk COST: Includes meeting at the airport, transfer to the camp, license, guides, (from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk) lodging, 3 meals a day, rafts, visa support……….…………..$US 3900 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight Moscow – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk…………….$US 1000 Hotel in Petropavlovsk, per day……………………… …..$US 80-150 COMMNETS: This is a rafting trip. The best time for king salmon are June1-July 20, for rainbow trout May1 through October, coho salmon – August 20-September 10, chum salmon June 25-August 20. Arctic char and grayling – all season. There is a lot of mosquitoes during the entire summer. Transfer to the fishing area may require use of helicopter. Sleeping bags are required. Sakhalin taimen fishing is strictly catch and release.

SIBERIAN TAIMEN LOCATION: Khabarovsk, Tugur and Khor rivers DATES: May 30 – June 20; August 20 – October 30 GROUP SIZE: 6-10 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camps. DURATION: 7 days from Khabarovsk COST: Includes license, guides, meeting at the airports, helicopter transfer, (from Khabarovsk) ground transfers, 3 meals a day, visa support. Tugur river. Per person……………………………………….$US 5500 Khor river. Per person………………………………………...$US 2950 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight Moscow–Khabarovsk ……………………….$US 800 Hotel in Khabarovsk or Berezovy. Per day………………...$US 50-150 ACCOMPANYING SPECIES: …………………………………………………...Lenok, arctic grayling COMMNETS: Tugur river fishing is a rafting trip. Tugur is a slow flowing river located in the area with almost no human habitation. Taimen in Tugur can exceed 100 lbs because during the summer times it feeds on virtually unlimited supply of chum salmon, which spawns in Tugur tributaries. Khor river has a well equipped camp with warm cabins, electricity and motor boats.

LOCATION: Evenkia, Moiero and Kotui rivers DATES: June 15 – September 25 GROUP SIZE: 6-9 ACCOMMODATIONS: Tent camp DURATION: 8-10 days from Tura (10-12 days from Moscow) COST: Includes license, guides, meeting at the airports, helicopter transfer, (from Tura) Ground transfers, 3 meals a day, visa support. Moiero river. Per person.……………………………………..$US 5500 Putorana plateau and Kotui river. Per person………………...$US 6000 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight Moscow (St. Petersburg) –Tura……… ……$US 1000 Hotel in Krasnoyarsk. Per day…………………………………$US 100 COMMNETS: Moiero river is one of the tributaries of Kotui. The surrounding land is totally uninhabited, which makes Moiero one of the best taimen rivers. This is a true last frontier with totally undisturbed environment. The landscape and the wild life is nothing short of spectacular. The second trip begins at one of the lakes located on Putorana plateau, the most inhospitable and beautiful place on earth. Both trips are rafting trips. Sleeping bags, warm rainproof clothes, mosquito repellent and waders are required.

LOCATION: , rivers Biya and Lebed DATES: April 30 – October 10 GROUP SIZE: 1-6 ACCOMMODATIONS: Well equipped fishing lodge. DURATION: 5 days of fishing (9 days from Moscow) COST: Includes license, guides, meeting at the airports, ground transfers, 3 (from Tura) meals a day, accommodations, visa support. Per person.…………………………………………………….$US 3500 ADDITIONAL COST: Roundtrip flight Moscow-Novosibirsk. Approximately……….$US 400 Each additional day of fishing…………………………………$US 225 Interpreter. Per day……………………………………………..$US 150 COMMNETS: This is very remote, unspoiled area, close to the borders with Mongolia and Kazakhstan, about 700 km (450 miles) South of Novosibirsk. Trophy size is small to average.