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Hunting in Kamchatka – Snow Sheep, Moose and Brown Bear
Volcanic horizons, taiga and river valleys – three outstanding trophies in one of the last great wild territories in the world.
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Hunting season: the best period for a combined hunt for Kamchatka moose, snow sheep and brown bear is from late September to mid or late October – a time of cold mornings, mountains with first snow, wide river valleys and taiga.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – arrival in Moscow and a flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
- Day 2 – arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, about 4 hours by car to Milkovo and a helicopter to the camp. A direct helicopter transfer from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is also possible.
- Day 3 – Day 7 – five full hunting days.
- Day 8 – return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, overnight in a hotel.
- Day 9 – flight to Moscow, overnight stay or onward connection on an international flight home.
Hunting area
The hunt takes place in the Milkovo area, Central Kamchatka – a vast and picturesque valley of the Kamchatka River with a milder climate, rich forests and a high density of Kamchatka moose and brown bear. In the nearby mountains there are good opportunities for hunting Kamchatka snow sheep.
Accommodation
Comfortable wooden cabins at the hunting base with a Russian banya. The group usually consists of 2–3 hunters.
Prices per hunter
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Organisation of a 5-day hunt on a 2×2 scheme, incl. 1 snow sheep trophy, ground transport to the camp and back, food, accommodation and staff | 27 300 USD |
| Second Kamchatka snow sheep trophy (average size 77–87 cm) | 15 500 USD |
| Chukotka / Kamchatka moose (average size 1.50–1.60 m, every season, and trophies up to about 1.90 m) | 14 500 USD |
| Kamchatka brown bear (average size 2.60–2.70 m, every season, and trophies of 2.80–2.90 m) | 10 800 USD |
The price includes
- Visa support documents;
- Meet-and-greet and assistance at the airports;
- A guide or interpreter for the group or the camp;
- Individual 1×1 hunting with a local professional hunter;
- Firearm import permit and hunting licence;
- Food and accommodation at the camp during the hunt;
- Support staff;
- Primary processing of the trophies in the field.
The price does not include
- International and domestic airline tickets; visa;
- Hotels and meals in Moscow and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky before and after the hunt;
- Excess baggage fees;
- Helicopter hours;
- Alcohol;
- Tips for the staff and hunting guides;
- Processing, packing and shipping of the trophies.
Helicopter transfers
The helicopter time required for one trophy per hunter is roughly 2–3 hours, depending on the area, the weather and the movement of the game.
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Robinson R44 – based in Milkovo, for bear and moose hunting | 2 100 USD per hour |
| Mi-8 – based in Esso or Kozyrevsk, mandatory for snow sheep hunting in mountainous and windy areas | 7 000 USD per hour |
| Mi-8MT – based in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, for all trophies | 8 400 USD per hour |
Booking
To reserve the moose, bear and snow sheep hunt, an advance payment of 20 000 USD is required.
Tell us which trophy you are after
We prepare the programme, choose the territory and meet you at the airport.